https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-orders-diplomats-to-depart-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-strikesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-orders-diplomats-to-depart-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-strikeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-us-orders-diplomats-to-depart-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-strikes#u152538Sun, 25 Oct 2026 01:35:31 +0000The 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 mattersThe 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