US Embassy warns Americans in Iraq of increased militia threats, urges avoiding public spaces and all travel to Iraq amid security concerns.

The US Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday (local time) issued a security alert for American citizens in Iraq due to increased potential for foreign terrorist organisation-inspired violence or attacks against US businesses and locations frequented by its citizens.

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While the embassy confirms there is no specific threat at this time, the advisory highlights a general increase in the risk of violence targeting U.S. interests, including businesses and locations frequented by foreigners.

The US State and Defense departments on Wednesday made efforts to arrange the departure of non-essential personnel from locations around the Middle East, according to US officials and sources familiar with the efforts.