The embassy urged US citizens in Iraq to leave as soon as possible, noting that future attacks from Iran-backed Iraqi militias are possible. Iran-backed Iraqi militias conducted several drone attacks

The majority, though not all, of these attacks were intercepted by an array of air defense systems installed by the U.S. and Britain in Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, Erbil.

We hold profound respect for Iraq's national sovereignty,” the headquarters said, adding: “You are a nation that bears the scars of American occupation, and your struggle against the US is worthy of praise and admiration.

Iran eases Strait of Hormuz restrictions for Iraqi oil, potentially restoring up to 3M bpd and easing crude prices.