U.S. calls for Americans to leave Iraq ‘now’ as attacks mount

The US Embassy in Baghdad told Americans on Saturday to leave Iraq immediately following a series of attacks targeting US nationals.

“US citizens should leave Iraq now,” the Embassy said in a social media statement. “US citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups.”

The statement comes as the Iran war enters its third week, with Tehran continuing to attack neighboring...