‘Conflict has potential to escalate rapidly’: US issues Mideast warnings as Trump leaves Camp David early

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House early from Camp David as tensions escalated in the Middle East following a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The U.S. issued warnings to Americans in the region, citing the Iran-backed Houthis and Iran, stating, “Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation.” The State Department urged reconsideration of travel to the Middle East, noting potential targeting of U.S. interests by Iran and its aligned groups. Concurrently, Iran laid out seven conditions for reopening negotiations with Washington, including ending conflicts, releasing frozen funds, and lifting the U.S. naval blockade, with Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei stating, “We are prepared for a decisive war.”