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The United States on Thursday advised its citizens in Saudi Arabia to leave the country due to security concerns.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh said: “We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely.”
The embassy noted that Saudi airspace remains open, though air traffic restrictions are frequently imposed due to ongoing missile and drone threats.
Airports in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam remain operational, and U.S. citizens are urged to leave the country safely, the statement added.
Saudi Arabia has been targeted by missiles and drones launched from Iran in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli attacks.
Hostilities have intensified since Israel and the United States launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing around 1,300 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian authorities.
Iran has responded with drone and missile attacks across the region and has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route that normally carries about 20 million barrels per day and roughly 20% of global liquefied natural gas trade.
The disruption has contributed to volatility in global energy markets.
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