US mission in Saudi Arabia urges personnel, citizens exercise ‘increased caution’

The US mission to Saudi Arabia advised its personnel and American citizens on Wednesday to exercise “increased caution” in the region amid ongoing tensions, Anadolu Agency reports. “U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has advised its personnel to exercise increased caution and limit non-essential travel to any military installations in the region,” it said in a statement. The mission recommended that American citizens in the country follow the same precautions and maintain personal safety plans. It said they continue monitoring the regional situation. READ: Qatar confirms departure of some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base amid regional tensions The advisory comes as protests have swept Tehran and other Iranian cities since late last month over deteriorating economic conditions and possible US action. […]