US Updates Travel Advisories for 13 Middle Eastern Nations Amid Houthi Attacks
The State Department warned that Houthi attacks could ‘escalate rapidly beyond’ Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. State Department has updated travel advisories for 13 Middle Eastern countries, warning of potential armed attacks by Iran-backed Houthis and Iranian targeting of U.S. officials. Existing advisory levels were maintained, with Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen at Level 4 (do not travel) and eight other nations at Level 3 (reconsider travel). The department highlighted Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian infrastructure, which caused casualties and travel disruptions.
- U.S. State Department updated travel advisories for 13 Middle Eastern nations.
- Warnings include potential armed attacks by Iran-backed Houthis.
- Iranian efforts to target U.S. government officials in the region are also a concern.
- Level 4 advisory (do not travel) for Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen.
- Level 3 advisory (reconsider travel) for Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- Houthis in Yemen have attacked Saudi Arabia’s civilian airports and infrastructure, causing casualties and disruptions.
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