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Iran launched drones at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh as part of a widening regional campaign that prompted U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran; evacuations were ordered across several Gulf states, and casualty tallies rose on multiple sides, including six American service members killed.
Two drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a small fire and minor damage to the diplomatic compound with no casualties; Saudi Defence Ministry said the fire was limited and the embassy was empty at the time, while air defences reportedly intercepted multiple drones. The attack comes amid broader Gulf tensions tied to Iran-linked retaliation, and the U.S. issued a shelter-in-place advisory for citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran as President Trump signaled a forthcoming response.
Amid viral chatter about a mainland travel alert, Cabo Sun says Los Cabos remains safe and is not affected by the US Embassy warning, which explicitly omits Baja California Sur where Cabo San Lucas is located. Live safety data show a high Traveler Safety Index for the area (around 93), while disruptions are concentrated in mainland hubs like Jalisco, Puerto Vallarta, and Guadalajara. Travelers should monitor airline status for potential delays, but a Cabo trip can proceed with normal resort and beach activity.
The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago has issued a warning for Americans to avoid government facilities amid rising tensions and threats linked to recent U.S. military strikes targeting drug traffickers in the Caribbean region, particularly near Venezuela, leading to increased security measures in Trinidad and Tobago.
The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago issued a rare warning for Americans to avoid government facilities amid heightened regional tensions linked to US-Venezuela conflicts and recent US military strikes targeting suspected drug traffickers, with authorities in Trinidad and Tobago increasing security measures.
A 28-year-old former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway was convicted of spying for Russia and Iran, receiving a prison sentence of three years and seven months, though he denied wrongdoing and plans to appeal, claiming his role was minor and the information shared was insignificant.
A Norwegian man, a former US embassy security guard, was sentenced to three years and seven months for spying for Russia and Iran, providing sensitive embassy information in exchange for payments, citing protest against US policies as his motive.
A Norwegian man, a former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway, was convicted of spying for Russia and Iran, having shared sensitive embassy information; he was sentenced to over three years in prison, with legal debates ongoing about the nature of his actions.
A former US Embassy security guard in Norway was convicted of spying for Russia and Iran, sharing sensitive information about the embassy, and sentenced to over three years in prison, amid concerns over espionage activities linked to geopolitical tensions.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a Princeton student and Israeli-Russian dual citizen kidnapped in Iraq by an Iran-backed militia, has been released and moved to the U.S. embassy, according to Trump.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert due to ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, leading to embassy closures, restricted travel, and heightened personal security measures for U.S. citizens in the region, with limited crossing and flight options available from Jordan and Egypt.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has issued a security alert due to the volatile security situation in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, instructing all U.S. government employees and their families to shelter in place and urging U.S. citizens to stay cautious, stay informed, and follow local authorities' instructions amid ongoing threats like mortar, rocket fire, and drone intrusions.
The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has restricted the movement of its staff amid concerns of a potential Israeli strike on Iran, as tensions escalate in the Middle East with recent diplomatic withdrawals and heightened fears of Iranian retaliation.
The US is preparing to evacuate non-essential personnel from its Baghdad embassy amid rising tensions in the Gulf related to stalled Iran nuclear talks, leading to a nearly 5% spike in WTI crude oil prices due to fears of regional conflict disrupting oil supplies, especially from Iraq and the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is reducing nonessential personnel at its Baghdad embassy and other regional locations amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly related to Iran's nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic impasses, with concerns about potential escalation and instability.