As an elder brother and fellow country men, I urged you to cancel your travelling plans, and do not go. I know life is short, so do not make it too short. Do you remember what the mallitants did to our fellow country men in Iraq. They do not care if you are from the muslim or non muslim country (you will be considered as a spy). Its not only the Iraq thing there could be more problems and troubles.
Just think about your family and cancel the trip.
Take Care,