The source revealed to Kurdistan24: that the embassy staff had already begun transferring sensitive documents, equipment, and logistical supplies out of the embassy. As of this morning, local Iraqi employees were instructed not to report for work until further notice.

Iraq's government stated that there are no security threats necessitating the evacuation of U.S. personnel from the Baghdad embassy. Despite this, sources indicated Washington's plans for a partial embassy evacuation and allowance for military dependents to depart Middle Eastern locations due to regional security concerns.