The US Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, warning of possible attacks in the capital within the next 24 to 48 hours.

Axar.az informs, citing U.S. Embassy Baghdad's Facebook account, that potential targets could include Americans, companies, universities, diplomatic facilities, energy infrastructure, hotels and airports, as well as Iraqi institutions and civilian sites perceived to be linked to the United States.

The embassy also noted that militias have previously targeted Americans for kidnapping and urged citizens to depart the country without delay.

“Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave immediately if you are there,” the alert said.