First published 9/18/2026, 8:28:15 PM · Last updated 9/28/2026, 4:07:59 PM

Iraq — Level 4: Do Not Travel (U.S. Department of State)

U.S. Department of State issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Iraq citing terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, and health risks, and noting the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq.

Categories: geopolitics-and-conflicts, travel-and-transportation, public-health, politics-and-governance

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 10/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 9/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 9/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 8/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The advisory signals elevated and widespread security risks across Iraq that affect travelers, U.S. government personnel, and organizations operating in-country. It may constrain travel, diplomatic activity, security planning, and business operations and indicates limited U.S. consular assistance in emergencies.

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Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel

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