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Security Alert: Explosion in Jeddah

Location: Jeddah Event: The U.S. Consulate-General in Jeddah is following an explosion that occurred at the non-Muslim cemetery in central Jeddah.  American citizens are advised to avoid the nearby area and exercise caution in public places. Per the Department of State’s August 31, 2020  Travel Advisory , “Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Saudi Arabia. Terrorists ...
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Iran-backed Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

 STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO October 29, 2020 Iran-backed Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia We condemn yesterday’s attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Saudi Arabia.  These attacks were launched indiscriminately towards Riyadh, and risked the lives of innocent civilians, including Americans.  For years, Saudi Arabia has endured these types of reckless attacks and for ...
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Security Alert: Update on UAV/UAS

Location: Riyadh Event: The Embassy is no longer tracking reports of missiles or drones headed toward Riyadh.  However, the Embassy advises American citizens to continue to exercise increased caution in Saudi Arabia due to terrorism and the threat of missile and drone attacks on civilian targets.  Read our full advisory here https://embassyussa.com/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/ .  Reminder of Actions ...
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Security Alert: UAV/UAS Alert

Location: Riyadh Event: The Embassy is tracking reports of possible missiles or drones that may be headed toward Riyadh today, October 28.  The Embassy urges American citizens to stay alert, and to immediately review and take necessary precautions. Actions to Take: If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover. ...
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Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Small Group on Syria

Following is the text of a Joint Statement by the Foreign Ministers of the Small Group on Syria. Begin text: We, the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States continue to strongly support a political resolution of the Syrian crisis on the basis of UN Security ...
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