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Saturday, October 10

U.S. Advises Reconsidering Travel to Saudi Arabia

The advisory cites regional attacks, conflict, terrorism, exit bans and social-media laws.

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The United States is urging travelers to rethink trips to Saudi Arabia because American interests could face attacks involving drones or missiles from Iran and the Houthis. The notice also points to fighting, terrorism, restrictions on leaving the country, and rules governing online posts. Risk is higher in some parts of the country. U.S. government workers need special permission to use Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and cannot go within 20 miles of the Yemen border.

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