Saudi Arabia Issues Alert in AlUla, Then Says Danger Has Passed

Saudi Arabia's civil defense department issued an alert on Tuesday morning in AlUla, warning of a potential threat before later saying the danger had been lifted. According to Sina Finance, the alert covered AlUla, Jeddah, Yanbu, Abha, Jazan, and Taif. The AlUla alert was the first of its kind there this year since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Saudi Arabia's civil defense department said the substantive threat behind the alert had eased, but it urged residents and visitors to remain vigilant, follow official safety guidance, and avoid gathering or taking photos in dangerous areas.