Afghanistan, Nov. 3 -- The US Embassy in Riyadh has warned American citizens of possible Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, airspace closures and flight disruptions, as regional hostilities intensify.
In a security alert issued on Monday, November 2, the embassy said Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement had targeted civilian airports and other critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, causing civilian casualties and serious travel disruptions. It warned that the conflict could escalate rapidly beyond the immediate area.
The embassy urged US citizens to exercise extreme caution when using airports in the Kingdom and to check flight departure information directly with airlines and airport authorities before travelling.
The warning came as th...