Press Releases: On Ordered Departure at Consulate Basrah

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Press Statement

Heather Nauert

Department Spokesperson

Washington, DC

September 28, 2018


Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has made the determination to place Consulate Basrah on ordered departure. U.S. Embassy Baghdad will continue to provide full consular services to for those in and around Basrah. The Department’s updated Travel Advisory is available at Travel.state.gov. We remain strongly committed to supporting Iraqis in the southern provinces and throughout the country.