Is Iraq safe in 2026?
Iraq scores 67.8/100 on the live safety index — broadly safe, with some concerns. The main pressure on the score comes from crime, political stability, economy. The 24-hour AI forecast calls the trend stable (projected 66.8/100).
67.8 /100broadly safe
30-day trend
Iraq's score rose by +2.6 over the last 22 days (65.2 → 67.8).
Risk factors
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Conflict & War
5.7/34.1 safety points.
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- Local strikes
- 5.7 pts
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Official travel advisory
4 Do Not Travel
The U.S. State Department places Iraq at Level 4 — Do Not Travel citing armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest. Our live index reads 67.8/100. That advisory was last revised Mar 2, 2026, 228 days ago; the index above is recomputed continuously from current reporting.
Source: U.S. Department of State, revised Mar 2, 2026. Levels run 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). This page is not travel advice.
Latest recorded events
- Iraq devalues dinar to ease cash crunch, leaving traders in limbo
- Iraq devalues its currency as US-Iran war disrupts oil shipping routes
- Iraq devalues dinar to 1,520 per US dollar, state news agency says
- U.S. military pulls out remaining 2,500 personnel, equipment from Iraq
- US ends troop mission in Iraq, Baghdad to celebrate Sovereignty Day on October 1
- Americans withdrew from Iraq after more than 20 years of war
24-hour forecast
Trend: stable · projected score 66.8/100 (generated )
Currency devaluation and economic instability are likely to increase social tension.
Compared with nearby countries
| Country | Score | 0–100 | vs Iraq |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 67.8 | — | |
| Syria | 19.0 | −48.8 | |
| Kuwait | 85.1 | +17.4 | |
| Lebanon | 45.5 | −22.3 | |
| Jordan | 81.0 | +13.2 | |
| Armenia | 72.5 | +4.7 |