Some US government employees from the US Embassy in Baghdad and its consulate in Erbil have been ordered to leave Iraq.
In a statement, the US State Department said: "Normal visa services at both posts will be temporarily suspended".
A US State Department spokesman said the decision to withdraw the staff was based on escalating tensions between Washington and Iran.
He, however, didn't give details on how many personnel were leaving.
Russai launches missile, drone attack against Ukraine
Russia launched 21 drones and three cruise missiles overnight on Ukraine, the country's Air Force said on Wednesday, adding that all the drones and two missiles were destroyed before reaching their targets.
More hostages, prisoners released on fifth day of Gaza truce
Hamas freed 12 more hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on Tuesday, the fifth day of an extended six-day truce in the Gaza war.
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host Expo 2030
Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh won the right to host the Expo 2030 world fair, vote results showed on Tuesday.
Mourners honour former US first lady Rosalynn Carter's humanitarian work
Rosalynn Carter was remembered for her humanitarian work and compassion as President Joe Biden and other dignitaries joined 99-year-old former President Jimmy Carter at an Atlanta memorial service for the former US first lady.
All 41 workers rescued from collapsed Indian tunnel
All 41 construction workers have been rescued from a tunnel in India's Uttarakhand state, after being trapped for 17 days.
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