The United States government has announced new travel restrictions for its employees stationed in Saudi Arabia, specifically concerning travel to the cities of Taif and Yanbu. The decision was attributed to the ongoing security situation in the kingdom and repeated attacks by Yemen-based Houthi forces.
In a statement released on Sunday via the social media platform X, the U.S. Department of State mandated that all U.S. government personnel working in Saudi Arabia must now obtain special authorization before traveling to Taif or Yanbu. This requirement applies to both professional and personal travel.
The directive follows concerns regarding regional security and the recurring targeting of Saudi territory by Houthi militants.
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