The US embassy in Saudi Arabia said it had suspended consular services in the kingdom for two days due to "heightened security concerns", after warning of threats against Western oil workers. The embassy warned US citizens to take extra precautions and keep a low profile if they were out in public. "The Department of State urges US citizens to carefully consider the risks of travelling to Saudi Arabia and limit **n-essential travel within the country." The embassy on Friday had warned that Western oil workers risked being attacked or kidnapped by "terrorist" groups. Saudi Arabia is taking part in US-led air strikes that began in September against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, raising concerns about possible retaliation.
03-16-2015, 07:45 AM
US shuts Saudi embassy over security fears
The US embassy in Saudi Arabia said it had suspended consular services in the kingdom for two days due to "heightened security concerns", after warning of threats against Western oil workers. The embassy warned US citizens to take extra precautions and keep a low profile if they were out in public. "The Department of State urges US citizens to carefully consider the risks of travelling to Saudi Arabia and limit **n-essential travel within the country." The embassy on Friday had warned that Western oil workers risked being attacked or kidnapped by "terrorist" groups. Saudi Arabia is taking part in US-led air strikes that began in September against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, raising concerns about possible retaliation.
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