Western oil workers are being threatened again by Muslim terrorists, especially in Saudi Arabia. So the US Embassy in Riyadh is being shut down for a few days as the Obama regime waits out the threat. More specifically, the threat is for kidnapping western oil workers.
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia halts operations due to kidnap threat |
U.S. officials said Sunday they will halt operations at the embassy and consulates in Saudi Arabia for the next couple of days, in response to “heightened security concerns.”
Embassy officials in Riyadh issued the statement, saying telephone lines at the facilities will be down Sunday and Monday and encouraging U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia to “be aware of their surroundings and take extra precautions when travelling throughout the country.”
The message did not cite a specific security concern or threat nor call for the evacuation of the facilities.