Overview
- The State Department warned that hotels, U.S. businesses, schools, and other gathering spots in Saudi Arabia could be targeted, and the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh instructed staff and Americans to shelter in place away from windows.
- The department said it is ready to help Americans who want to leave by providing current information on flights and other departure options.
- Saudi airspace remains open under frequent restrictions, and airports in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam are operating with possible delays or cancellations that travelers should confirm with their airlines.
- In a separate development, Iraqi officials said American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad and that a pursuit led to one arrest as security forces search for others.
- The alert follows weeks of missile and drone activity that disrupted flights across the Gulf, and it builds on a March 22 Worldwide Caution that urged Americans to exercise increased care overseas.