Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:50pm on 14 Mar 2026,Saturday International
The United States has asked its citizens to leave Iraq immediately after rising tensions in the region. The US Embassy in Baghdad warned that Iranian-backed militias pose a serious threat. The advisory came after attacks were reported near the embassy building. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump urged countries including the UK, China, France, Japan, and South Korea to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The key waterway carries about 20% of the world’s oil shipments. Iran has threatened to target US-linked oil facilities if its energy infrastructure is attacked. The conflict continues to escalate across the Middle East. (PC: AP)
