wrestling / News
US Embassy In Riyadh Issues Advisory As WWE Crown Jewel Draws Closer
Image Credit: WWE
A security alert has been issued by the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for US citizens.
In the statement, issued on Thursday, October 22, the Riyadh-based Embassy has advised US citizens to take “extreme caution” when using airports in Saudi Arabia.
Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended, while airports in Dammam and Jeddah are operational with “some delays and cancellations.”
Below is the statement from the US Embassy in Riyadh:
“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 rapidly beyond that immediate area. U.S. citizens are reminded to follow the guidance of national alerts released by Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense via cellular broadcast.
“U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia require special authorization from Chief of Mission to use any airport in Saudi Arabia following recent missile and UAV attacks on airports in the Kingdom. Operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh remain suspended. King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are operational with some delays and cancellations.
“U.S. citizens should be aware of potential attacks on airports, airspace closures, flight cancellations, and travel disruptions. Please take extreme caution if you choose to use airports in Saudi Arabia. We recommend checking your flight departure status directly with the airline and with the airport.”
Check out the post below:
Security Alert: U.S. Mission Saudi Arabia (October 21, 2026)
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… pic.twitter.com/cRvHCuSgCQ
— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) October 21, 2026
Meanwhile, the US State Department, on Wednesday, ordered diplomats and their family members to evacuate Saudi Arabia. More on that HERE.
As of this writing, WWE Crown Jewel is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 7.
