The US Embassy in Israel warned of security risks due to the situation in Yemen

The US Embassy in Israel has issued an official warning to American citizens in the region, indicating high risks of escalating the security situation. A message posted on the diplomatic mission's website notes the need for maximum vigilance due to the likelihood of mass flight cancellations, airspace closures and serious disruptions to transport infrastructure.

Diplomats directly linked this recommendation to the deteriorating situation in Yemen. Washington recalls that supporters of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis), who, according to the US, receive support from Iran, continue armed confrontation with the official authorities of Yemen and the coalition led by Saudi Arabia. The American side is particularly concerned about the fact that at the current stage, attacks have begun to be carried out on civilian airports and critical infrastructure facilities, which creates a real threat of a rapid escalation of hostilities.

Despite the warnings, the US Embassy in Jerusalem and the consular section in Tel Aviv emphasized that diplomatic missions continue to operate as normal and provide full consular services to American citizens.

The armed conflict in Yemen between the Houthis and government forces supported by Riyadh has lasted since August 2014. The situation has worsened significantly this year: in July, rebels announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacked a number of oil tankers belonging to it. In early August, the Ansar Allah movement went on the offensive in the southwest of the country, and on September 10–11 established control over the strategically important port city of Mokha and the territories adjacent to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

On September 28, the internationally recognized government of Yemen announced a general mobilization to fight the Houthis.