US prepares to order departure of all nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy, officials say

US prepares to order departure of all nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy, officials say

The State Department is preparing to order the departure of all nonessential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad due to the potential for regional unrest

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One, Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)