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The US State Department has restricted official and personal travel by its government employees to the Saudi cities of Taif and Yanbu, citing the ongoing regional security environment.
US employees working in Saudi Arabia now require special authorization for any travel to the two cities, the US mission in Saudi Arabia said in a security alert on Sunday.
The mission strongly urged American citizens across the kingdom to remain vigilant, keep their mobile phones charged and avoid demonstrations or areas with a heavy police presence. It also advised them to maintain a low profile, particularly near sites associated with the United States.
Advice issued amid regional tensions
Americans were advised to seek immediate shelter away from windows and doors in the event of an aerial attack. The mission said routine and emergency consular assistance remained available throughout Saudi Arabia.
The restriction comes amid a military escalation involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. A day earlier, Washington had urged Americans outside the Middle East to reconsider travel to or through the region because of the risk of a rapid escalation.
