Iraq Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 4
Do Not Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Iraq safe to visit right now?
Do Not Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Iraq has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 71 out of 100 (extreme risk tier); city-level files are available for 12 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Iraq, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Iraq assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 8, 2026
Iraq is currently designated as an extreme risk destination with a Level 4 US State Department advisory and a global dengue health notice. Recent safety headlines report airstrikes killing PMF fighters alongside regional tensions and US-ordered evacuations.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Iraq to visit in 2026?
Iraq is currently under a US State Department Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 71/100 extreme baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Iraq, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Baghdad, Mosul, Al Başrah), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 55 |
|---|---|
| Source note | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 12 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
City Risk Files in Iraq
Showing 12 of 12 reviewed cities in Iraq, ranked by population.
Live conditions in Iraq
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 4 · Do Not Travel
Iraq - Level 4: Do Not Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Iraq as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Iraq. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Iraq
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- Politics Sadr announces hunger strike in protest against violence in Baghdad - کردپرس www.kurdpress.com · Aug 30, 2026 03:11 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Iraq: Foreign Reserves Remain at Safe Levels - ASHARQ AL-AWSAT English english.aawsat.com · Aug 30, 2026 02:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- Safety Saudi, Iraqi officials meet in Baghdad, discuss border security, intelligence sharing - Middle East Monitor www.middleeastmonitor.com · Aug 27, 2026 19:32 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Islamic State in Iraq and Syria - Expansion, Terror, Insurgency - Britannica www.britannica.com · Aug 27, 2026 05:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Iraq Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Market Size, Share,Trends, Growth Analysis Report, 2029 - MarketsandMarkets www.marketsandmarkets.com · Aug 26, 2026 16:29 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Ongoing U.S.-Israeli Crime Against Peace - Washington Report on Middle East Affairs www.wrmea.org · Aug 26, 2026 10:48 UTC · via Googlenews
- General U.S. prepares to return diplomats to Iraq and Middle East - IraqiNews www.iraqinews.com · Aug 25, 2026 12:49 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Middle East Airspace – Current Operational Picture – International Ops 2026 - OpsGroup ops.group · Aug 25, 2026 07:00 UTC · via Googlenews
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1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Iraq
The most weather-stable two-month window for Iraq is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 19 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in May–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Aug 9, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 104 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 122 |
| Fire | 115 |
| General emergency | 104 |
No live AI briefing for Iraq yet
This country’s baseline scores are above, but no recent user has run a personalized assessment that activated the live AI layer. The live layer adds current public-source intelligence (advisories, news, disasters, health alerts) on top of the baseline.
Powered by Ollama Cloud web search (with SearXNG as fallback) and AI synthesis. Every claim cites the snippet it was drawn from.
Frequently asked questions
Is Iraq safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 71/100 (Extreme risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Iraq?
The current US State Department advisory level for Iraq is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Iraq in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Iraq is 71/100 (Extreme risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Iraq?
City-specific files for Iraq are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Iraq were last reviewed on May 9, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
When is the best time to visit Iraq?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Iraq is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 8°C to 25°C and monthly rain averages 19 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Iraq?
extreme heat: May–September.
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Disclaimer
Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.