US Urges Americans in Middle East to Remain Vigilant Against Increased Threat of Armed Attacks The State Department cited the threat of armed attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis and Iran's efforts to target US government officials in the region. The updated security alert covers the occupied territories, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, and warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.

US Urges Americans in Middle East to Remain Vigilant Against Increased Threat of Armed Attacks The State Department cited the threat of armed attacks from the Iran-backed Houthis and Iran's efforts to target US government officials in the region. The updated security alert covers the occupied territories, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, and warns of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions.