The US embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Thursday, stating that US government employees now require special authorization to use any airport in Saudi Arabia due to potential attacks. It urged US citizens to "take extreme caution" if using Saudi airports and suggested private car, train, or bus travel as alternatives. Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport has extended its suspension of operations through Saturday, while King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Fahd International Airport in Dammam are experiencing delays and cancellations. Airports in Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE remain operational.