Militants closing in on Baghdad prompts partial evacuation of US Embassy; Security increased

State Dept:bc of instability/violence, additional security personnel to be added at Embassy Baghdad; other staff to be temporarily relocated

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) June 15, 2014

Between 50 and 100 U.S. Marines and U.S. Army personnel have arrived at the U.S. Embassy in #Baghdad, according to officials. #Iraq

— Garret Pustay (@garretpustay) June 15, 2014

State Dept's @statedeptspox says US Embassy in Bagdad remains open to support Iraq & help strengthen its constitutional processes.

— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 15, 2014

.@statedeptspox: Overall, a substantial majority of the U.S. Embassy presence in Iraq will remain in place

— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) June 15, 2014

When they talk about the embassy in #Baghdad they aren't talking about a little compound. It's the size of Vatican City & employs 15K. Huge.

— Holly Fisher (@HollyFisher723) June 15, 2014

Obama's on a Palm Springs golf course RT @nytimes: U.S. Orders Evacuation of Many Embassy Workers From Baghdad http://t.co/cYAE9YHFxp

— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) June 15, 2014

It's wise the U.S. embassy in Baghdad is evacuating. When the shooting starts, there's no guarantee Obama would rescue them.

— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) June 15, 2014

The whole world can see ISIS approaching Baghdad. If they slaughter contractors, embassy staff & foreigners #Benghazi pales in comparison.

— Markham Robinson (@BraveLad) June 15, 2014