U.S. Consulate General Jeddah

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…

The Trump administration has enforced policies and imposed sanctions on the networks financing terrorist organizations and proxies to deny them funds necessary to continue their malign activities.

As the President said, he prefers diplomacy and he pursued it before and after Operation Midnight Hammer. Yet, the Iranian regime continued to pursue a nuclear weapon, an intolerable threat to the United States and the rest of the world.

President Trump is taking the necessary action to make the world a safer place for the American people, now and for generations to come.

OPERATION EPIC FURY 🇺🇸 President Donald J. Trump's preference was always the path of diplomacy — yet, the Iranian regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons & rejected every attempt at an agreement.

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 31, 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. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Saudi Arabia: We are tracking reports of threats against locations where American citizens gather. We advise U.S. citizens that hotels and other gathering points including U.S. businesses and U.S. educational institutions may be potential targets. On March 22, the Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert advising Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has directed all U.S. government employees to shelter in place.  We recommend all Americans in Saudi Arabia do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain in your residence or another structure, and stay away from windows. 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. 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. For American Citizen Emergencies please email the appropriate Embassy or Consulate where you reside: RiyadhACS@state.gov, JeddahACS@state.gov, or DhahranACS@state.gov. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 30, 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. Read more: sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

SECRETARY RUBIO: The Iranian people deserve better than the radical Shia clerical regime that has taken Iran’s wealth and used it to sponsor terrorism, build rockets, drones, missiles, and sea mines. They’ve tried to kill people all over the world and this has to be dealt with.

SECRETARY RUBIO: One of the immediate challenges we're going to face is an Iran that may decide that they want to set up a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz. Not only is this illegal, it's unacceptable, it's dangerous for the world.

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. 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. More at sa.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

PRESIDENT TRUMP on SUPPORT from allies regarding Operation Epic Fury: Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been excellent. Qatar has been incredible.

#Riyadh | Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. @W_Elkhereiji received Ms. Alison Dilworth, Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy to the Kingdom. They reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments in the region and ongoing efforts in this regard.

The State Department’s highest priority is the safety and security of Americans. We continue to assist Americans who want to leave the Middle East by providing safe departure options, including ground transportation from areas where airspace is closed to locations where airspace is open.

Security Alert - U.S. Embassy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 23, 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…

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…

Yesterday, I met with Ambassadors and Defense Attaches from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to align on Operation EPIC FURY. I highlighted the critical role of our partners and their respective capabilities in defending against Iranian attacks throughout the region. I further emphasized DoW’s intent to continue working closely with GCC partners as we defend against Iranian threats, including in the Strait of Hormuz.

Hundreds of experienced personnel have been working on @StateDept's task force. The Department has reached out to every American who has registered and offered them personalized assistance, including departure options. If you need assistance, please call +1 202-501-4444.

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…