US orders nonemergency staff and families out of Saudi Arabia over Houthi attacks
Briefing by News4U · First published
Washington cites rising Houthi strikes on Saudi airports and oil facilities; similar moves reported in other Gulf states.
The US State Department ordered nonemergency government employees and their families to leave its Saudi mission after Iran-backed Houthis escalated attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure, causing casualties and travel disruptions. [1] [2] [3]
US officials told Reuters similar departures are planned for missions in the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain; the embassy in Riyadh warned of possible further strikes after deadly attacks on Riyadh airport and the Shaybah oilfield. [1] [2] [3]
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- US orders departure of personnel from Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi threat
Al Jazeera · · Full text
- US orders some personnel to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks
Financial Times · · Summary only
- Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
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