US Embassies in Middle East Issue Security Alert Amid Houthi Hostilities
American diplomatic missions warn citizens of risks as conflict involving Iran-backed Houthi forces threatens to escalate rapidly
US embassies across the Middle East have issued a security alert for American citizens in the region, according to a report by Russian news agency TASS.
The alert links the warning to ongoing hostilities involving Houthi forces, which are supported by Iran, TASS reported.
According to the statement cited by TASS, the "military conflict has the potential to escalate rapidly," prompting the advisory to US nationals in the affected areas.
TASS did not specify which individual embassies issued the alert or provide additional details on the nature of the recommended precautions for citizens.
The report comes amid continuing tensions in the region tied to Houthi activity, though further specifics on the scope and duration of the alert were not immediately available.
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- US embassies in Middle East issue security alert for US citizens — TASS (Russia)
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