Germany has withdrawn its embassy staff from Baghdad due to heightened security risks, according to a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry. The spokesperson stated that the employees of the German Embassy in Baghdad have been temporarily relocated from Iraq because of the high-risk situation.

The ministry also confirmed that legal and consular services at the embassy will remain severely restricted for some time, though they will not be completely suspended. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, speaking in Nicosia, Cyprus, said he had discussed the regional situation with the U.S. Secretary of State.

The decision reflects Germany’s concern over the deteriorating security environment in Iraq and the broader regional instability, prompting precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its diplomatic personnel.