US Embassy Warns of Possible Houthi Airport Attacks in Saudi Arabia
The alert follows Houthi attacks that killed 14 people and injured 317 at Saudi airports, according to embassy and coalition reports.
- The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert warning of potential Houthi attacks on airports, airspace closures, and flight disruptions amid escalating hostilities involving Iran-backed Houthi forces.
- A Houthi-claimed attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 injured 309 people, while a subsequent incident at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam last week killed two.
- US government employees now require Chief of Mission authorization to use any airport in the Kingdom, while carriers including Air India and Lufthansa have suspended or altered services following earlier cancellations of more than 100 flights.
- The embassy warned that "the hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area," advising American citizens to exercise extreme caution and avoid photographing missile or drone interception sites per Saudi regulations.
- Vance says the US has had "good conversations" with Iran on finding a deal to end the conflict, while the Saudi-led coalition continues to intercept ballistic missiles launched towards southern Saudi Arabia.
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US Embassy Warns Americans of Possible Attacks on Saudi Airports Amid Houthi Tensions
RIYADH - The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert Monday warning American citizens of possible attacks on airports, airspace closures and flight disruptions as hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi forces intensify. The embassy said the Houthis
US Warns of Houthi Threats to Saudi Airports and Flights
The first group of Syrian pilgrims departed from Damascus International Airport en route to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, on May 18, 2025. The departure coincided with a field visit by Syrian Minister of Awqaf, Dr. Mohammad Abu Al-Khair Shukri, who inspected the pilgrims’ conditions and monitored the procedures in place at the airport. (Photo by Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via Getty Images) The US Embassy in Riyadh has wa…
US staff need special clearance to use Saudi airports as Houthi threat escalates
US government employees now need special authorisation to use any airport in Saudi Arabia, following renewed attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The US Embassy has warned of possible airport disruptions, airspace closures and flight cancellations, while advising American citizens to exercise caution.
The US has advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to be alert for possible attacks. According to the US warning, the Iran-backed Houthis have previously targeted Saudi civilian airports and critical infrastructure. The US has expressed concern about airport attacks, airspace closures, and flight cancellations.
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warns citizens of possible Houthi attacks, airport disruptions amid rising tensions - The Tribune
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a security alert for American citizens, warning of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures and flight disruptions amid escalating hostilities involving Iran-backed Houthi forces and Saudi Arabia.
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