US Embassy Warns Americans in Middle East After Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a warning to Americans in the Middle East to be highly cautious following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Iranian threats against U.S. officials. The Houthis have attacked Saudi civilian infrastructure, causing casualties and travel disruptions, while Iran has threatened to target U.S. officials. The Saudi-led coalition intercepted Houthi drones targeting Riyadh and southern areas.
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- The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh warned Americans in the Middle East to be extremely cautious.
- The warning follows Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's civilian airports and infrastructure.
- Iranian officials have threatened U.S. officials, calling them legitimate targets.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant relocated due to credible Iranian assassination threats.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two Houthi drones targeting Riyadh and southern Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a warning on Saturday urging Americans in the Middle East to exercise extreme caution. The advisory follows recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and comes amid Iranian threats against U.S. officials in the region.
According to a post on the "X" platform, the embassy stated that Iran-backed Houthis have engaged in hostile actions against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and vital infrastructure. These attacks have resulted in civilian casualties and significant travel disruptions. The embassy warned that these hostilities could rapidly escalate beyond the immediate geographic area of the attacks.
Iranian officials had previously told The New York Times in October that U.S. officials were "legitimate targets," citing Israeli and U.S. actions against Iranian officials and their families. These officials also confirmed U.S. intelligence reports indicating Iran's efforts to enhance its capabilities for assassinating American officials and civilians.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant confirmed on Friday that he had to leave his home and move to a military base due to "credible" Iranian threats against his life. Meanwhile, the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis in Yemen announced on Saturday that it intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Iran-aligned group toward Riyadh and southern regions of the Kingdom.
Cross-border fighting between the Saudi-led coalition, supporting Yemen's internationally recognized government, and the Houthi group, which controls Sanaa, has intensified amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.