Fearing potential attacks .. US advises its citizens in the Middle East to exercise caution

Al-Taj News – The United States urged its citizens in the Middle East to “exercise the utmost caution, given the increasing risk of armed attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi group, in addition to Iran’s efforts to target US government officials in the region.”

This came in an alert to American citizens—issued today, Saturday—by the US Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, which also called on them to “be aware of the potential for flight cancellations, airspace closures, or travel disruptions.”

The US alert stated that the Houthi group has engaged in hostile acts against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, which resulted in civilian casualties and caused significant disruptions to travel.

It indicated that “these hostilities are likely to escalate rapidly,” adding that “US citizens traveling to and from the Middle East should monitor information related to airport and airline operations, and make contingency plans in advance.”

The US Embassy added in its alert to its citizens, “Iran and affiliated groups may target other US interests abroad, or locations associated with the United States and American citizens around the world, including US companies and organizations.”