US restricts state employee travel to two Saudi cities
US restricts state employee travel to two Saudi cities The US State Department on Sunday restricted travel for American government employees to the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, citing the security situation as the kingdom faces attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen. "Due to the ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia, US government employees who work in Saudi Arabia now require…
The US State Department has restricted travel for American government employees to the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu due to the ongoing security situation in the country. This decision was made citing attacks from the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen.
US government employees working in Saudi Arabia now require special authorization for all official and personal travel to these two cities. The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has also urged US citizens in the Kingdom to remain vigilant and follow recommended security measures.
The US Mission advised citizens to stay away from glass doors, windows, and fallen debris, and to enrol in the US Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates. Regular and emergency consular services remain available to US citizens in Saudi Arabia.
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