The US Embassy in Iraq has urged American citizens to maintain heightened vigilance and reiterated its warning against travel to Iraq, citing ongoing regional developments.
"Due to regional developments, US citizens in Iraq are advised to maintain heightened readiness and stay alert to local news sources," the embassy said.
"Travel disruptions and airspace closures could occur on short notice."
The embassy also renewed its reference to the US State Department's Level 4 travel advisory for Iraq, the highest warning level issued by the US government, which explicitly states: "Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there."
Fresh US strikes against Iran
The warning comes as the US has initiated a new series of strikes against multiple targets in Iran.
Shortly after the announcement, fresh explosions were reported in Bandar Abbas and Sirik, with another blast heard near Minab in the southern province of Hormozgan, according to the state-run Mehr News Agency.
The latest bombardments come after a day of sustained military activity across the region.
Earlier on Wednesday, Mehr reported that a series of detonations outside Fars city was the result of air defence systems activating.
Air defence activity was also heard over western Tehran, while some blasts rumbled from afar near Kish Island.
