The US State Department is evacuating some staff from its embassy in Iraq to ensure their safety, as part of an ongoing assessment of security at US embassies. President Trump’s administration emphasized its commitment to protecting Americans abroad. Additionally, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorized the voluntary departure of military dependents from various locations in the Middle East, particularly affecting families based in Bahrain. There have been no changes in operations at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, and no evacuation orders have been issued for US Embassy staff or families in Qatar. This event took place on 06/11/2025 at the following location: Bagdad, Iraq.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Legal/Diplomatic
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: Times of Israel
