Israel Strikes On Iran: Saudi Airports Issue Travel advisory Amid Regional Tensions
Major Saudi airports have issued a travel advisory for passengers following the closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East after Israel's strikes on Iran on Friday. The move comes amid rising regional tensions and widespread flight disruptions.
According to Saudi Gazette, authorities at major Saudi airports—including King Khalid International Airport (Riyadh), King Abdulaziz (Jeddah), King Fahd (Dammam), and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz (Madinah)—have urged passengers to check with their airlines before heading to the airport due to regional airspace closures.
'In light of the current developments in some countries in the region, passengers flying to or through affected areas are advised to confirm their flight status to avoid unexpected delays or cancellations,' the airports stated in social media posts.
Following Israel's early morning air raids on Iranian military sites, several Middle Eastern nations closed their airspace, forcing airlines to reroute or cancel flights. This has led to potential delays, longer flight times, and travel disruptions for passengers across the region.
The Kingdom's advisory aims to minimise inconvenience and ensure passenger safety amid shifting aviation conditions caused by the escalating conflict. Earlier, Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory, calling them a clear violation of Iran's sovereignty and international law.
The Foreign Ministry expressed 'deep concern' over the attacks, urging the UN Security Council to take immediate action to halt the aggression and prevent further escalation.
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