Afghanistan, Sept. 16 -- The United States has issued a Level 3 "Reconsider Travel" advisory for Saudi Arabia, warning American citizens of ongoing security risks linked to Iranian drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws.

The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory on Tuesday, urging Americans to reconsider non-essential travel to Saudi Arabia as regional tensions remain high following months of military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The advisory also instructs Americans not to travel to areas near Saudi Arabia's border with Yemen because of heightened terrorist and missile threats.

According to the State Department, Iran continues to pose a threat of missile and dro...