US warns of drone and missile attack risks in Saudi Arabia
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a security alert on Monday, urging American citizens in the country to stay vigilant due to the risk of drone and missile attacks. The warning comes amid rising regional tensions, with the embassy advising US nationals to follow guidance from Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense. The embassy also confirmed that there have been no changes to its security or operational posture, and that consular services remain available.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated Washington’s commitment to upholding its bilateral security agreements with Saudi Arabia as clashes involving Houthi forces in Yemen intensify. The conflict in Yemen, which began when the Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and several provinces in 2014, has seen a resurgence in violence following the collapse of a 2022 truce in July. The Houthis have frequently targeted Saudi infrastructure, including oil facilities and civilian airports, with drone and missile attacks throughout the decade-long war.