US citizens urged to leave Saudi Arabia immediately

US citizens urged to leave Saudi Arabia immediately

NYM Desk

Published: 07:01 PM, 15 March 2026

In light of the rapidly changing and volatile situation in the Middle East, the US Embassy in Riyadh has issued an urgent security alert for US citizens in Saudi Arabia. This special alert has been issued to ensure the safety of citizens by commercial flights as soon as possible.

The US Embassy said that it is closely monitoring the tense situation that is currently emerging across the Middle East. Ensuring the safety and security of citizens has been mentioned as the highest priority of President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the State Department.

This precautionary measure has been taken in advance due to the fear that air communication may be limited at any time in the event of an emerging situation.

The entire region is in a state of war due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel and the reciprocal attacks on various military installations in the Middle East. In this uncertain situation, US citizens are advised to be extremely vigilant and strictly follow local instructions when traveling.

Source: Gulf News.

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