Iraq still dangerous

The Department of State warns that travel within Iraq remains dangerous. Although violence and threats against US citizens in Iraq persist, reported incidents nationwide have decreased in the past year. US citizens in Iraq remain at risk for kidnapping and terrorist violence, however, and violence throughout Iraq remains at critical levels.

Methods of attack have included roadside improvised explosive devices (IEDs); magnetic IEDs placed on vehicles; human and vehicle-borne IEDs; mortars and rockets, and shootings. Numerous insurgent groups, including al-Qaida in Iraq, remain active throughout Iraq. Avoid protests.