# US embassy in Israel warns of escalation amid Yemen tensions

https://mins.news/en/item/92446

- TASS, 2026-10-09 01:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2199623

> The US embassy in Israel urged Americans in the Middle East to remain highly vigilant amid recent events in Yemen, warning of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions. It said civilian airports and other critical infrastructure could be targeted and hostilities could escalate quickly. Yemeni government forces began a large-scale operation on October 4 to regain control of the country.

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