On the Islamic State front line with Iraqi army
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-29550641
"The Iraqi army says it is now pushing back Islamic State (IS) fighters from around Baghdad and the city will not fall.
With no foreign troops in combat on the ground in Iraq, the army has the job of following up on coalition airstrikes to halt IS advances........"
Interesting video at the link.
Should be pretty safe traveling with a General.