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US Warns Citizens in Middle East Against Unexpected Escalation
The State Department warned of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and attacks on U.S. interests as Houthi missile and drone strikes continue.
- The United States urged Americans to reconsider travel to and through West Asia on Saturday, warning of rapid escalation and attacks targeting American interests as Houthi fighters launched missile and drone strikes toward Saudi Arabia.
- Heightened regional tensions and the threat of attacks from Iran and groups supportive of Tehran prompted The State Department's advisory, citing concerns they could target American interests, businesses, and institutions overseas.
- For Saudi Arabia, The State Department maintains a Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory, prohibiting travel within 20 miles of the Yemen border and requiring special authorization for Jizan, Asir, Najran, and Qatif.
- The Saudi-led coalition reported Houthi attempts to target civilian infrastructure in Bisha, Taif, Farasan, and Yanbu, while a ballistic missile was intercepted over Riyadh, creating risks from falling debris.
- Travelers in the region face potential flight cancellations and airspace closures amid significant disruptions, with The State Department advising Americans to exercise heightened vigilance regarding armed conflict and terrorism.
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US issues security alert to its citizens in Middle East
The United States has warned its citizens across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance amid the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the anti-government Houthi group in Yemen, which is backed by Iran.
·Tokyo, Japan
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The United States has issued a travel advisory urging civilians to reconsider their plans for travel to or through the Middle East, warning that the conflict with Iran could escalate rapidly.
The warning responds to a wave of attacks and clashes that have put at risk both local communities and American citizens present in different countries of the area.
·Caracas, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
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