U.S. updates travel advisories across the Middle East over Houthi threat
The State Department updated travel advisories for more than a dozen Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Oman, citing the threat of attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. Officials said the attacks "have the potential to escalate rapidly" beyond the immediate area and cited the potential for flight disruptions, while saying the update is "not indicative of new capabilities from the Houthis." For Saudi Arabia, Americans are urged to reconsider travel.
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Americans living in or traveling to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Oman and other countries in the region have new State Department guidance, including a call to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia. Officials cited the potential for flight disruptions after recent Houthi strikes on Saudi airports.
Sources
- The National: US warns citizens that Houthi attacks 'have potential to escalate rapidly'
- Al-Monitor: US issues travel advisories across Middle East citing Houthi threat
- CBS News live updates, Oct. 24
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