The US Embassy in Riyadh told Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution on Saturday following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Iranian threats to target US officials in the region."Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions," The embassy stated in a post on X/Twitter."These hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area," the statement added.Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (November 13, 2026) We urge U.S. citizens to review the Department of State's Travel Advisory for Americans regarding Saudi Arabia for additional security information and travel guidance. https://t.co/C8V9M7dn1Y Americans currently in the Middle East should exercise heightened vigilance due to the increased threat of armed attacks by Iranian-supported Houthis and Iranian efforts to target U.S. government officials in the region. Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. These hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area. Read more: https://t.co/V52dXD5QPq— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) November 14, 2026Iranian officials told the New York Times in October that US officials were "fair game"
US Embassy in Riyadh warns Americans in Middle East after latest Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-aligned group towards the Saudi capital Riyadh and the kingdom's southern region.
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The US Embassy in Riyadh told Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution on Saturday following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Iranian threats to target US officials in the region."Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions," The embassy stated in a post on X/Twitter."These hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area," the statement added.Security Alert: U.S.
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