U.S. Warns Travelers After Saudi Airport Attacks

State Department has cautioned Americans in Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks hit two airports on Tuesday and Wednesday. Three people died, while local officials reported 36 injuries. Embassy in Riyadh told citizens to remain especially alert because of public Houthi threats involving Saudi airports and airspace.

At Abha International Airport, near Yemen, two women were killed and 28 people were hurt. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh recorded one death and eight injuries. The Saudi aviation authority said it was checking facilities, evaluating damage and taking steps to protect passengers and keep airport operations secure. Riyadh-bound aircraft were held away from King Khalid early Wednesday while an attack was detected; flights continued after authorities cleared the situation. The strikes came slightly more than two weeks after a missile hit a fuel tank at the Riyadh airport. The attacks add pressure to regional airlines still recovering from earlier disruption and create another challenge for Riyadh Air as it works to establish Saudi Arabia as a major aviation center.