India, Oct. 19 -- The United States Department of State issued an urgent security alert on Monday for Americans travelling to Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

The official advisory arrives less than three weeks before WWE stages its premier international event, Crown Jewel, in Riyadh.

Federal officials warned of potential airspace closures, flight cancellations, and drone strikes from Iranian-supported Houthi forces targeting civilian infrastructure.

The heightened alert has intensified safety concerns within the WWE locker room ahead of the scheduled November 7 spectacle.

The U.S State Department has issued a new security alert today for Americans in or traveling to Saudi Arabia / the Middle East. Crown Jewel in Riyadh takes p...