The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 travel advisory, urging American citizens to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia.
The department said on Tuesday, September 15, that travel to Saudi Arabia poses risks to U.S. citizens.
According to the advisory, the risk of Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting U.S. interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws are among the reasons for advising against travel to Saudi Arabia.
The U.S. Department of State also warned Americans planning to travel to Saudi Arabia that areas along the border with Yemen carry a higher level of risk and urged them to avoid traveling to those areas.
This comes as fighting between Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis has intensified in recent weeks, with parts of Saudi Arabia targeted in missile and drone attacks.
