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The advisory cites risks including Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism. The area along Saudi Arabia's border with Yemen has been designated a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' area. The U.S. State Department also warned of risks related to exit bans and local laws regarding social media activity."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The advisory follows alerts issued by Riyadh amid alleged Houthi attacks. Saudi Arabia stated it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered prohibited airspace. The Houthis subsequently denied this allegation. The advisory noted that the Houthis have threatened to attack Saudi Arabia again, and that falling debris from intercepted drones and missiles also presents a risk."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on Mecca attack allegation"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone south of Mecca before it entered the holy city's airspace. 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