US Updates Travel Advisories for 5 Middle East Countries
All five are designated as 'Level 3: Reconsider Travel' by the State Department.
TL;DR
- State Department updated travel advisories for Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
- Primary security risk cited is from Iran.
- Kuwait is at "Level 3: Reconsider Travel" due to armed conflict, crime, and landmines.
- U.S. government has limited ability to provide services in Kuwait.
- U.S. government employees require special authorization for Kuwait travel.
- Only adult family members (18+) may accompany U.S. government employees in Kuwait.