US restricts employee travel in Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks

The United States issued a security alert for its mission in Saudi Arabia, imposing travel restrictions on government employees to Taif and Yanbu following Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting Saudi cities. The alert urges heightened vigilance amid ongoing regional tensions. The restrictions require special authorization for official and personal travel by US government employees to the specified cities. The alert follows recent Houthi attacks, including a ballistic missile directed at Riyadh, which Saudi authorities intercepted, and an explosion reported near the capital's airport. The US maintains a Level 3 travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, citing armed conflict and terrorism risks. Qatar condemned the Houthi attacks as a violation of Saudi sovereignty. The US also warned of potential flight disruptions across the region.