We’ve reviewed our advice for Iraq. We haven’t changed the level of our advice, do not travel. The security situation throughout Iraq remains volatile. Due to the security environment and the ongoing threat of kidnappings, you should leave Iraq immediately by commercial means, if it’s safe to do so. If you’re staying in Iraq, be alert and check media for updates on new threats (see ‘Safety’).

Due to the deteriorating security environment in Iraq, non-essential Australian staff posted at the Australian Embassy in Baghdad are being temporarily redeployed outside Iraq.

We continue to advise:

Do not travel to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, due to the volatile security situation and very high risk of violence, armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorist attack.