Yemen
Due to escalated regional hostilities, U.S. Embassies across the Middle East have issued a synchronized warning about a highly complex and volatile security environment, with a high risk of sudden flight cancellations, immediate airspace closures, and severe travel disruptions. Exercise heightened vigilance, and if an aerial attack occurs, move away from glass doors, windows, and potential falling debris and shelter indoors immediately. Check your flight's departure status directly with your airline before heading to any airport, maintain a low profile, and keep your phone charged to receive local emergency broadcasts.
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Official safety information for U.S. citizens
Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including Socotra, due to terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines. The U.S. Embassy in Sana'a suspended operations in 2015 and the U.S. government cannot offer emergency services. The Houthis have launched missile and drone attacks across the country since July 2026.
- Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the island of Socotra.
- The risk of kidnapping and detention is extremely high, especially for dual U.S.-Yemeni citizens.
- Sana'a airport is closed to commercial flights; landmines and unexploded ordnance are present throughout the country.
- The U.S. government cannot provide any emergency services.
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