India, Oct. 9 -- The US Mission in Saudi Arabia has warned American citizens of potential flight cancellations, airspace closures and travel disruptions after attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, urging travelers to exercise heightened vigilance amid the risk of an escalation in the regional conflict.

In a security alert issued on October 8, 2026, the US Embassy said it was aware of attacks on the airport and highlighted the threat posed by Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks targeting civilian airports. The mission advised US citizens to avoid travel near the Yemen border and follow official alerts issued by Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense.

The warning comes with the US State Department's travel a...