# U.S. warns Americans in Middle East after Houthi airport strike

> U.S. embassies across the Middle East issue security alerts after Iran-backed Houthis kill an American in an attack on Riyadh's airport.
- Title: U.S. warns Americans in Middle East after Houthi airport…
- Summary: U.S. embassies across the Middle East issue security alerts after Iran-backed Houthis kill an American in an attack on Riyadh's airport.
- Keywords: houthis, saudi arabia, yemen, iran, riyadh, middle east, u.s. state department, trump administration, drone attacks, missile strikes, news, warns
- Source: CBS News — https://cbsnews.com/news/us-warnings-americans-middle-east-houthis
- Author: Olivia  Gazis
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:41:20+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: houthis, saudi arabia, yemen, iran, riyadh, middle east, u.s. state department, trump administration, drone attacks, missile strikes, news
## Deadly strike on Riyadh airport
Iran-backed Houthi militants struck Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport on October tenth, killing an American citizen and at least twelve others. More than three hundred people were injured.
## U.S. embassies issue security alerts
U.S. embassies in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and several other countries issued alerts Sunday warning that hostilities could spread rapidly and without warning beyond affected areas.
## Americans urged to prepare for disruptions
The advisories urged Americans to exercise vigilance and prepare for possible flight cancellations, airspace closures and other travel disruptions as the conflict escalates across the region.
## State Department emphasizes proactive approach
Edgar Vasquez, the State Department's deputy assistant secretary for press, told CBS News the alerts are part of a proactive effort by the Trump administration to ensure Americans are aware of potential risks.

> We are actively warning U.S. citizens about the very real threat the Houthis pose and urging them to heed official guidance.
## Escalating attacks continue in Yemen
The Houthis have continued making territorial gains in Yemen.A Houthi attack killed two teenage girls in Taiz on Tuesday.A strike on a government military camp killed seventy three recruits and wounded more than two hundred.
## Yemen seeks expanded U.S. support
Ambassador Marwan Ali Noman, political adviser to Yemen's minister of foreign affairs, told CBS News Yemen's government seeks expanded U.S.and international assistance including intelligence sharing, air defenses and coast guard support, but not ground troops.

> We are fighting on behalf of everyone, because the threat and risk of the Houthis will expand.
## Key takeaway

U.S. embassies across the Middle East issued security warnings Sunday after Houthi militants killed an American citizen in an October tenth strike on Riyadh's international airport.