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US warns citizens in Saudi Arabia of Houthi attack threats
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned Americans about Houthi attack threats against civilian airports and critical infrastructure.
The Iran-backed group’s attacks have caused civilian casualties and serious travel disruption, the embassy said.
It warned that attacks could spread quickly and urged travellers to take extra care and confirm flight details directly with airlines and airport officials.
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport partly reopened on October 23 for domestic flights and some international services by Saudi airlines.
On that date, the US State Department also ordered non-emergency government staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia; US government workers need special approval to use Saudi airports and may not travel to areas about 30 kilometres from the Yemen border.
Americans were advised to follow Saudi emergency alerts, while all land crossings, including the King Fahd crossing to Bahrain, were reported open.
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned US citizens to exercise utmost caution because of Houthi attack threats.
It said attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure had caused civilian casualties and serious travel disruptions.
The embassy urged people using Saudi airports to confirm flight status with airlines and airport authorities.
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially resumed service on October 23 for domestic flights and some international flights operated by Saudi airlines.
The US State Department also ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia on October 23.
- Who
- The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued the warning to US citizens.
- What
- The embassy warned of Houthi attack threats and urged caution when using Saudi airports.
- When
- The article was published on November 15, 2026. It also refers to measures taken on October 23.
- Where
- Saudi Arabia, including its airports.
- Why
- The embassy said Houthi attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure had caused civilian casualties and serious travel disruptions.
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially resumed service for domestic flights and some international flights operated by Saudi airlines.
The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia warned citizens of Houthi attack threats.
- Airport
- King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh
- Partial reopening
- October 23
- Departure order
- Non-emergency US government employees and their families
- Land borders
- All land crossings, including King Fahd Causeway, were reported open
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