The Overseas Safety Website of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an alert on September 16, 2026, saying attacks by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi Arabia are continuing. According to the notice, from September 8 to 9 the Houthis attacked civilian and military facilities, including energy-related facilities, in southern Saudi Arabia in retaliation for airstrikes on their bases.
The Houthis are also said to have taken control of the whole Red Sea coast of Yemen by the 11th, and attacks continue intermittently, leaving the outlook uncertain.
People staying in or planning to visit Saudi Arabia are urged to check the existing danger information and alerts, gather the latest information including flight updates from multiple sources, follow local authorities' instructions and stay away from military facilities. Level 3 (Avoid All Travel) applies to the border area with Yemen in southern Saudi Arabia, and Level 4 (Evacuate) applies to all of Yemen.
Key points
- The Yemen border area in southern Saudi Arabia is at Level 3 (Avoid All Travel)
- All of Yemen is at Level 4 (Evacuate)
- Photographing military facilities or damaged sites can lead to enforcement action even from a distance, and people are urged to refrain
Why this news is worth noting
It is official information to check before traveling for international cooperation, business or tourism in the Middle East.
Safety information is updated as conditions change. This article is based on the notice issued on September 16, 2026, and the current situation may differ.
Editor's comment
Before heading overseas, always check the latest information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website.
Preparing in advance matters. Please put your safety first.