The U.S. State Department updated its travel advisory summary for the Middle Eastern island nation of Bahrain and kept the “Level 3-Reconsider travel” designation because of armed conflict and terrorism threats.
The updated warning reflects the intensifying conflict scenario in the region as Houthis increase their offensive against Saudi Arabia.
“Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions,” the department said in the Oct. 23 update.
“The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area,” the department warned, referring to Bahrain and other Middle East countries bordering Saudi Arabia….