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US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
Yahoo • • world
Key Points:
- The US State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency US government employees and their family members from its mission in Saudi Arabia due to increased attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen.
- Family members are also being withdrawn from other US missions in the Gulf region amid escalating hostilities, although specific details about these missions were not disclosed.
- The Houthi attacks have targeted civilian airports and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, causing civilian casualties and significant travel disruptions.
- These developments follow a recent escalation in the Yemen conflict, which is part of a broader regional war involving the US, Israel, Iran, and their allies, impacting global energy trade and Gulf economies.
- The US embassy and CIA station in Riyadh have previously come under drone attacks, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.
