On the afternoon of June 13, local time, the Iraqi security forces announced the closure of Baghdad's “green zone.” The “green zone” established by the US military after the 2003 Iraq War is located in the center of Baghdad, on the west bank of the Tigris River. It is the location of Iraqi government agencies and the US and British embassies in Iraq.

On the afternoon of June 13, local time, the Iraqi security forces announced the closure of Baghdad's “green zone.” The “green zone” established by the US military after the 2003 Iraq War is located in the center of Baghdad, on the west bank of the Tigris River. It is the location of Iraqi government agencies and the US and British embassies in Iraq.