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Germany temporarily pulls embassy staff out of iraq
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 10, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 10, 2026
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Germany has temporarily relocated its embassy staff from Baghdad due to heightened security threats amid the Middle East conflict. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, condemned Iran’s indiscriminate attacks and reaffirmed regional de‑escalation efforts.
Germany Temporarily Relocates Embassy Staff from Baghdad over Security Fears
Germany's Embassy Relocation Amid Middle East Conflict
Background and Reason for Relocation
BERLIN, March 10 (Reuters) - Germany has temporarily pulled staff from its embassy in Baghdad out of Iraq because of heightened security risks amid the conflict in the Middle East, a foreign ministry spokesperson said late on Monday.
Official Statement from Foreign Ministry
"The personnel of the German embassy in Baghdad has now been temporarily relocated from Iraq because of the threat situation," the spokesperson said, adding that the safety of staff was being continuously assessed.
Impact on Embassy Operations
The embassy remains reachable, though its legal and consular services had already been severely limited for some time due to the security situation, the spokesperson said.
International Reactions and Diplomatic Discussions
Statements from German Officials
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking in Nicosia, Cyprus, late on Monday, said he had discussed the regional situation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Condemnation of Regional Attacks
Both condemned what Wadephul called Iran's "indiscriminate attacks" against countries in the region and urged Tehran to halt them.
(Reporting by Alexander Ratz; Writing by Friederike Heine; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
Key Takeaways
- •Germany has temporarily relocated personnel from its embassy in Baghdad amid elevated security risks; consular and legal services remain severely limited (rudaw.net)
- •Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned Iran's indiscriminate regional attacks during discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging Tehran to cease hostilities (apnews.com)
- •Germany emphasizes defensive support only, excluding participation in offensive operations, while strengthening de‑escalation diplomacy alongside allies (tekedia.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Germany temporarily pulls embassy staff out of Iraq
1Why has Germany pulled embassy staff out of Iraq?
Germany temporarily relocated embassy staff from Baghdad due to increased security risks amid the conflict in the Middle East.
2Is the German embassy in Iraq closed?
The embassy remains reachable, but legal and consular services have been severely limited for some time.
3What did Germany's foreign minister discuss with the U.S. Secretary of State?
They discussed the regional situation and condemned Iran's indiscriminate attacks against countries in the region.
4Will the embassy staff return to Baghdad?
The situation is being continuously assessed to decide when it is safe for staff to return.
5How does the security situation affect embassy services?
Legal and consular services at the German embassy in Baghdad have been severely limited due to ongoing security concerns.
