Iraq’s foreign ministry shares emergency contacts for citizens stranded abroad

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday released a list of emergency contact numbers for its diplomatic missions abroad, aimed at providing round-the-clock assistance to Iraqi citizens facing urgent situations.

The ministry said the move is part of ongoing efforts to support Iraqis living or stranded overseas, particularly in light of recent regional instability.

“These numbers are dedicated to emergency cases, to follow up on the conditions of Iraqi citizens abroad, and to provide the necessary support at all hours,” the ministry said in a statement.

The update follows the closure of Iraqi airspace on Friday amid escalating military activity between Iran and Israel. While most airports remain closed, Basra International Airport has partially reopened for limited evacuation and return flights.

Many passengers arriving in Basra are continuing their journeys by land to other parts of the country.

The ministry urged Iraqis abroad to contact the emergency lines when facing urgent issues and said embassy staff remain on standby to provide support and coordinate logistics.

The emergency numbers are as follows:

Istanbul: +905354653484
Cairo: +201112555972, +201115172666, +201100670020
Beirut: +961 70 799 002, 0096171515300
Dubai: +971 56 608 1658
Doha: +974 6691 0866
Manama (Bahrain): +97337426090, +97337129700
Gaziantep: +903124867421, +905336628582, +905388813733
Damascus: +963113341290, +963113341299, +963113341298
Iraqi Airways Office – Ankara: 0 (535) 434 80 27, +90 (507) 773 00 01