US warns of 'missile or drone attacks' in UAE travel advisory

The US State Department has added the "threat of missile or drone attacks" to a travel advisory for the United Arab Emirates, which was already on a United States list of "do not travel" destinations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department added the new potential threat to its travel warning for the UAE – already at the highest, "do not travel" level – on Thursday. "The possibility of attacks affecting US citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula remains an ongoing, serious concern," the Department of State said. "Rebel groups operating in Yemen have stated an intent to attack neighboring countries, including the UAE, using missiles and drones. Recent missile and drone attacks targeted populated areas and civilian infrastructure."