US Issues Gulf Travel Alert After Houthi Missile Strike on Riyadh

The United States has issued a sweeping security alert warning that the military conflict in the Persian Gulf could escalate rapidly, urging Americans to avoid travel to Saudi Arabia, other Gulf states, and parts of Jordan and Egypt. The warning follows a Houthi missile attack on Riyadh. President Donald Trump cut short his weekend stay at Camp David to return to Washington, while movements of heavy US bombers were reported at Fairford Air Base in Britain, signaling potential preparation for large-scale operations. The alerts cite threats from Iran and its allied groups, including Yemen's Houthi forces. The escalation places Trump between concerns over rising oil prices and the risk of another military intervention in the region. The State Department's advisory covers nearly the entire area, reflecting heightened tensions after the missile strike on the Saudi capital.