New Delhi. In view of the threat of possible attacks in Saudi Arabia, America has issued a security warning for its citizens. According to the US administration, Iran-backed Houthi rebels have previously carried out attacks in Saudi Arabia. Civil airports and other important facilities were targeted in these attacks. Due to this, civilians lost their lives and air traffic was also badly affected.
The US has expressed fear that the current situation could deteriorate rapidly and the conflict could spread beyond its current scope. In view of this, American citizens present in Saudi Arabia have been advised to be alert and follow security guidelines.
Saudi Arabia: Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. The hostilities have the potential to escalate… pic.twitter.com/smZ34NVdgu
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Threat of attack on airport and airfield
In the advisory issued by the US administration, special caution has been asked regarding the airports and airspace of Saudi Arabia. According to the warning, airspace may be closed due to possible attacks. There is also a possibility of cancellation of flights or changes in their operation. Due to this, passengers may have to face problems. The US has said that if its citizens decide to use Saudi Arabia's airports, they should exercise extreme caution.
Get flight information from airlines and airports
The US administration has advised passengers to get information about their flight status directly from the concerned airline and airport before leaving for the airport. There may be sudden changes in flight timings and operations due to security situations. This warning from America has been issued regarding the possible security threat in Saudi Arabia and its impact on air travel.