State Department says reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department (travel advisories) said in a notice on Oct. 16, 2026, to reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia.

The advisory cited risks of drone and missile targeting of American interests by Iran and the Iranian-supported Houthis, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity.

Some areas have increased risk, according to the notice.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions are included as a key part of the advisory, U.S. State Department (travel advisories) said in a notice.

U.S. State Department (travel advisories) noted travel restrictions for U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia.