Alarm at US Embassy / Saudi Flights Amid Blackout

The United States issued a warning for the third consecutive day about Saudi Arabia's security situation.

The US embassy in Saudi Arabia extended its security alert for the third day in a row on Monday. These warnings were issued on October 10, 11 and 12, and the last one refers to the recent attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Sunday's attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. According to the embassy, ​​US government employees need a special permit to use Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports. This institution also asked American citizens to observe "maximum caution" when using Saudi Arabia's main airports; Because there is a possibility of cancellation of flights, closure of airspace and other disruptions in travel.

The American Embassy advised travelers to check the status of their flights directly from airlines and airports, and if necessary, consider using private cars, trains, and buses as an alternative to air travel. Based on this warning, US government employees are also prohibited from traveling to an area within 32 kilometers of the Yemeni border, and they need a special permit to travel to the provinces of Jizan, Asir and Najran, as well as the cities of Qatif, Yanbu and Taif. The embassy has asked American citizens to follow the developments in the local media and to follow the instructions of the Saudi authorities during airstrikes.

These warnings were issued after a series of attacks on Riyadh airport. According to Saudi officials and diplomatic sources, the weekend attacks on this airport left a total of 14 dead and 320 wounded.