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President Donald J. Trump’s New Strategy on Iran

“It is time for the entire world to join us in demanding that Iran’s government end its pursuit of death and destruction.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump, in consultation with his national security team, has approved a new strategy for Iran. It is the culmination of nine months of deliberation with ...
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Emergency Message Security Incident at Al Salam Palace

Several news outlets are reporting an attack against Al-Salam Palace today in Jeddah. The Palace is located next to the King Abdulaziz Road/Andalus Road. Due to the possibility of ongoing police activity, American citizens are advised to exercise caution when traveling through the area. Sincerely, American Citizen Services U.S. Consulate General Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Ongoing Security Operation in Al-Rimmal Neighborhood of Riyadh

Mission of the United States of America in Saudi Arabia EMERGENCY MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS 4 October 2017 Ongoing Security Operation in Al-Rimmal Neighborhood of Riyadh The Embassy is aware of an ongoing security operation in Al-Rimmal neighborhood of east Riyadh.  U.S Citizens are advised to avoid that area until further notice. Follow us on ...
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President Donald J. Trump Announces Enhanced National Security Measures

The White House Office of the Press Secretary September 24, 2017 President Donald J. Trump Announces Enhanced National Security Measures   New security measures establish minimum requirements for international cooperation to support U.S. visa and immigration vetting Today, President Donald J. Trump announced the establishment of enhanced national security measures, aimed at creating—for the first ...
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Worldwide Caution

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March ...
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