Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Summary
The US State Department ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to frequent attacks on the country’s civilian airports and important facilities by the Iranian-backed Houthi group from Yemen. These attacks recently killed at least three people and caused damage to an airport and an oil facility. The US said the safety of its staff is the top priority.Key Facts
- The US directed some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia because of ongoing attacks by Houthi militants.
- The attacks targeted civilian airports and critical infrastructure, including a deadly strike on an airport in Dammam and an oil facility.
- At least three people were killed in a recent attack at King Fahad international airport and an oilfield.
- The US embassy in Riyadh was damaged earlier in conflicts and had a reduced staff before some diplomats returned recently.
- Reports of US families leaving other Gulf countries were denied; the order only applies to Saudi Arabia.
- The US military is adjusting its presence in the Middle East but says movements are routine for mission readiness.
- There are reports President Donald Trump has received plans to restart military strikes against Iran, but no new war is planned before the November 3 elections.
- The US and Israel have been discussing a potential short military operation against Iran.
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