Americans in Middle East warned to ‘exercise heightened vigilance’ following strikes on Riyadh

The State Department on Saturday warned Americans in the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance after Iranian-backed Houthis launched an attack on Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital. Citing regional tensions, the Bureau of Consular Affairs said the security environment "remains complex with the potential for unforeseen" incidents. Americans are urged to stay alert and monitor local developments.