Conflict & Security
Saudi Arabia travel advisory: US says reconsider trips
The United States embassy issued an advisory on Tuesday urging travellers to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia, citing security and legal risks after Riyadh issued alerts in Mecca and other areas amid Houthi attacks.
The advisory warned of risks including Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans and local laws on social media activity.
It also said travellers should not go to the Yemen border because of the threat of terrorism.
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The advisory cited risks including Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans and local laws on social media activity.
The advisory said not to travel to the Yemen border because of the threat of terrorism.
The advisory followed Riyadh alerts in Mecca and other areas amid Houthi attacks.
Source note: AFP news report published on 16 September 2026 at 02:40:34 UTC.
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AFP news report published on .