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US sounds alarm over Saudi-Houthi tensions, issues travel advisory for citizens in Middle East

The US advisory covers Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, occupied West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE and Yemen.

US sounds alarm over Saudi-Houthi tensions, issues travel advisory for citizens in Middle East

The US has issued a fresh security warning to Americans traveling through or residing in the Middle East, citing the risk of "unforeseen escalation" following tensions between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi militia. The US State Department advises Americans to "seriously reconsider travel to and through the region" due to the potential for flight cancellations, airspace closures, and other travel disruptions.

The advisory covers 17 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. The US warns of possible military conflicts rapidly escalating and urges heightened vigilance among Americans in the region.

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