U.S. Imposes Travel Ban for Military Personnel
From Times Wire Reports
The U.S. imposed a travel ban on military personnel in Saudi Arabia in response to what it said were signs that militants could be preparing attacks.
“In response to continued indications of operational planning for a terrorist attack ... U.S. military personnel stationed in Saudi Arabia have been instructed to suspend all non-duty-related leisure travel outside of their work or housing,” a U.S. Embassy spokesman said. The embassy said it had no details on the timing, target or method of an attack.
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