US orders departure of personnel from Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi threat
Summary
The U.S. government has ordered nonemergency staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to increased attacks by the Iran-supported Houthi group. These attacks have targeted civilian airports and important infrastructure, raising safety concerns for U.S. personnel in the region.Key Facts
- The U.S. State Department directed nonemergency employees and families to leave its mission in Saudi Arabia.
- The move comes after more attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia.
- The Houthis have attacked civilian airports and key facilities, causing deaths and travel problems.
- The U.S. embassy in Riyadh warned of possible new Houthi attacks after deadly recent strikes.
- Some U.S. missions in other Gulf countries are also advising families to leave.
- Earlier reports of wide-scale departures from Gulf embassies were called inaccurate by the State Department.
- The U.S. had previously pulled many diplomacy staff out after Iran-backed attacks on U.S. sites in February.
- The ongoing conflict in Yemen involving the Houthis is affecting global energy trade and Gulf economies.
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