AS beri amaran ancaman keselamatan meningkat di Arab Saudi
Amaran itu dikeluarkan susulan Arab Saudi sambung semula operasi lapangan terbang Riyadh pada Ahad.
The United States Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an increased threat assessment warning regarding the Houthi-affiliated group's attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resumed operations on Sunday after suspending a portion of their activities. According to an Anadolu Agency report, the embassy informed the U.S. Department of State that they have directed non-combat personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia by October 23.
The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has launched attacks against Saudi Arabia, including targeting civilian airports and critical infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and serious disruptions to travel, according to the embassy. The Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and other regions fell under their control in 2014, and they resumed conflict with the Saudi-led coalition in July after a ceasefire collapsed in 2022.
Beyond the aviation sector, the group has also targeted Saudi energy facilities. The conflict has the potential to spread beyond the immediate conflict zones, according to the embassy's warning. The U.S. Embassy issued the first-ever advisory for embassy staff to leave the country, first announced on Wednesday. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh partially reopened on Sunday for domestic flights and some international services handled by Saudi Arabian airlines.
However, the embassy warned citizens of the potential for further attacks, airspace closures, and flight cancellations, urging them to remain vigilant when using airports in the country. U.S. government personnel now need to verify specific conditions for using any airport in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, the Houthi group has reiterated its threats against King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, warning that the facility remains a target for further attacks, even though a portion of their operations have resumed.
Saudi Arabia also launched additional missiles and drones at the Houthi-affiliated group on Sunday as the fighting continued.
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