US Warns its Citizens of Potential Terrorist Attacks in Gulf Countries

The United States (US) warned American citizens Wednesday of a potential terrorist attack threat in the Gulf countries.

In an official statement, US Embassy and consulate in UAE said, “The Department of State remains concerned about the global threat of terrorism, including the possibility of terrorist attacks against US citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula,” according to Al-Arabiya news agency.

“Terrorist organizations continue to plan attacks against Western targets; these attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, including suicide operations, assassination, kidnapping, hijacking, and bombing,” the statement added.

It also advised US citizens to “maintain a low profile” and “stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.”

Earlier, the US Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia warned its citizens to “stay alert.”

The Embassy [in Riyadh] is tracking reports of possible missiles or drones that may be headed toward Riyadh today, October 28,” a statement on its website said.

It also urged US citizens to “immediately review and take necessary precautions,” providing advice on how to react in such an event.