U.S. Embassy in Baghdad: Lack of Security Threats

Iraq's government has reported that there are no security threats warranting the evacuation of U.S. personnel from the embassy in Baghdad, according to the state news agency.

Nevertheless, U.S. and Iraqi sources revealed plans by Washington to initiate a partial evacuation of its diplomatic staff from Iraq.

This move includes permitting military dependents to exit the Middle East amid escalating security risks in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)