U.S. Embassy Riyadh

The State Department is assisting Americans 24/7 to depart the Middle East. ⦁ Americans trying to get home from Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, or Qatar: complete this form to request that we contact you with info on U.S. government-facilitated departure options as they become available: mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake ⦁ Americans in the Middle East: Contact us at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from US & Canada).  ⦁ Get the latest security info by enrolling at STEP.state.gov, following the “U.S. Department of State – Security Alerts for U.S. Citizens” WhatsApp channel, and visiting travel.state.gov/destination.

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 20, 2026 We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr whitehouse.gov/briefings-stat…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 19, 2026 We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. U.S. citizens who remain in the Kingdom should heed the advice of the Saudi Arabia early warning system. At this time, the early warning system is not consistently reliable in providing timely warnings. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

We are executing President Trump’s orders with speed and precision. Operation Epic Fury has decimated Iran’s military.

RAPIDLY PUTTING IRAN OUT OF BUSINESS!

PRESIDENT TRUMP on OPERATION EPIC FURY: It was very successful. The damage has been done but we have to make it a little bit more permanent, because we don’t ever want to have this problem again. You can’t have lunatics controlling nuclear weaponry.

Saudi Arabia: We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 18, 2026 We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 17, 2026 We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 16, 2026 There are no changes to the Options to Depart, Shelter in Place, or Embassy Operations sections. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

"One way or the other, we will soon get the Hormuz Strait OPEN, SAFE, and FREE!" - President DONALD J. TRUMP

Operation Epic Fury: Decisive American Power to Crush Iran’s Terror Regime whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/…

Saudi Arabia: We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. If you choose to not take advantage of available commercial departure options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 15, 2026 We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. We encourage U.S. citizens to depart Saudi Arabia via commercial flights if you can do so safely. Saudi airspace remains open with frequent air traffic restrictions to address continued missile and drone threats. Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam airports remain open and operational, but travelers are advised to check their flight status directly with the airline due to possible delays and cancellations. If you choose to not take advantage of available commercial departure options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 14, 2026 There are not any changes to options to depart; shelter in place; or mission operations sections. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Travel Advisory Level 3: Reconsider Travel Reconsider travel to Saudi Arabia due to risk of Iranian drone and missile targeting of American interests, armed conflict, terrorism, exit bans, and local laws regarding social media activity. Some areas have increased risk. Do Not Travel to the Yemen border due to threat of Terrorism. Read the entire Travel Advisory: sa.usembassy.gov/travel-advisor…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 13, 2026 There are not any changes to options to depart; shelter in place; or mission operations sections. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 12, 2026 - Update #1 There are no changes to the options to depart, shelter in place, or mission operations sections. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. Commercial flights are currently operating out of Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Saudi airspace remains open, but with significant flight cancellations and prolonged operational delays. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these flights if they believe it is safe to do so. Visit airline websites to find information about flight availability and purchasing tickets. sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

🚨 UPDATE: Over 43,000 Americans have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28. The State Department has directly assisted nearly 30,000 Americans through our 24/7 task force.

.@PressSec: "Last night, @POTUS reiterated his commitment toward keeping oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, so the United States and all of our allies can receive their energy needs. President Trump will not allow rogue Iranian terrorists to stop the freedom of navigation and the free flow of energy... as [he] made unequivocally clear to the remaining elements of this terrorist regime in his statement yesterday, if they do anything to stop the flow of oil or goods within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the world’s most powerful military 20x harder than they have been hit thus far."