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United States President Donald Trump unexpectedly cut short his weekend vacation at Camp David in Maryland and returned to the White House on Saturday evening. The administration provided no explanation for the sudden change in the president’s schedule.
The return occurred amid rising tensions in the Middle East. A Saudi-led military coalition reported that Houthi forces launched a long-range missile toward the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on Saturday morning. While the coalition stated that the missile was intercepted, the incident caused a fire at an ARAMCO fuel storage facility near the city’s international airport. The coalition further reported that Houthi forces attempted to target civilian infrastructure in the city of Yanbu, as well as the cities of Taif, Baish, and Farasan.
In response to these developments, the United States Department of State issued a security alert for American citizens in the region, citing a complex security environment with the potential for unexpected escalations. In a statement posted to social media on Sunday, the department urged U.S. citizens in the Middle East to maintain high levels of vigilance and to prepare for potential flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions. The department also advised those planning to travel to or through the region to reconsider their plans.
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