The US State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, strongly advising American citizens against all travel to Iraq. New, updated story - State Department Issues Do Not Travel Warning For Israel The advisory cites significant safety concerns,

"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,

Jasmine Laws is a US News Reporter at Newsweek based in London ... On June 12, the State Department told Americans not to travel to Iraq, issuing the country a Level 4 travel advisory.

As summer vacation approaches, the US has issued a ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for as many as 21 countries. These include Russia, Ukraine, Iran, and even Iraq. The State Department has four levels ...

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