US urges citizens to reconsider travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year

AFP , Tuesday 7 Apr 2026

The United States has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Saudi Arabia to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage next month due to security concerns, according to a statement posted by the US embassy in Riyadh.

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Pointing to a recent travel advisory cautioning against visiting Saudi Arabia due to Iranian missile and drone attacks, the statement said that "due to the ongoing security situation and intermittent travel disruptions, we advise reconsidering participation in Hajj this year".

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