EXCLUSIVE: US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members from its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, citing intensifying Houthi militia strikes. The move affects some embassy personnel and families. This decision comes as concerns about Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate.
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- ✓ The US State Department ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at its US Embassy in Riyadh.
- ✓ The move comes amid intensifying strikes on Saudi Arabia by the Iranian-allied Houthi militia in Yemen.
- ✓ At least three people died in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
What changed
The US State Department has officially ordered the departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia.
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US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members from its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, citing intensifying Houthi militia strikes. The move affects some embassy personnel and families. This decision comes as concerns about Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate.
Why it matters
The Houthi militia, allied with Iran, has been launching strikes on Saudi Arabia. The US move is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its diplomats and their families. The situation in Yemen has been unstable, with the Houthi militia fighting the Yemeni government.
What is confirmed
- The US State Department ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at its US Embassy in Riyadh.
- The move comes amid intensifying strikes on Saudi Arabia by the Iranian-allied Houthi militia in Yemen.
- At least three people died in the latest strikes at an airport and an oil field.
Still unconfirmed
- 美军连夜清空海湾三大基地，中东外交官紧急撤离
What to watch next
- Further Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
- US diplomatic actions in other Middle East countries
- International response to the Yemen conflict
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (8)
- Reuters — EXCLUSIVE: US preparing to issue ordered departure of some personnel from Gulf embassies, say US officials
- NBC News — U.S. troops and diplomats evacuating Middle East posts, sources say
- CBS News — U.S. ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia as concerns about Houthis flare
- CNN — US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat
- South China Morning Post — US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
- www.cnn.com — US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from ...
- www.bbc.com — US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi ...
- news.qq.com — 美军连夜清空海湾三大基地，中东外交官紧急撤离，释放的信号越来越危险
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