Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Tells Citizens to Leave Iraq After Second Attack on Embassy
- Iran‑backed militia claims responsibility for the overnight attack on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad (source: news story)
- U.S. State Department issues a travel advisory urging citizens to evacuate Iraq after the embassy strike (source)
- President Trump urges allied nations to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz to safeguard shipments (source)
- UAE’s Jebel Ali port suspends oil loadings after a drone attack and fire, highlighting regional escalation (Bloomberg)
- Global oil markets feel pressure as attacks threaten both land‑based diplomatic sites and maritime routes
An Iran‑backed militia bombed the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, prompting Washington to urge Americans to leave Iraq and to call on allies to protect oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a drone strike forced a key UAE port to halt oil loadings, underscoring how the conflict is spilling into global energy supply chains.
