"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason," the travel warning stated on Wednesday, June 11.

The announcement reflects a serious reassessment of the security situation in Iraq. The Department of State issued a stark warning, advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Iraq “for any reason” due to persistent threats including terrorism,

The U.S. has ordered an evacuation of non-emergency personnel from Iraq. A travel advisory has been escalated to a Level 4: Do Not Travel amid heightened regional tensions and security threats from terrorist groups targeting Western interests.

The State Department says Americans should not visit the country for any reason as terrorism, kidnapping concerns rise.

By Alexander Cornwell and Parisa Hafezi TEL AVIV/DUBAI (Reuters) -Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day on Tuesday, and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran,