https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-ordering-some-government-staff-to-depart-saudi-arabia-reducing-military-footprint-in-middle-eastContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-ordering-some-government-staff-to-depart-saudi-arabia-reducing-military-footprint-in-middle-easthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/u-s-ordering-some-government-staff-to-depart-saudi-arabia-reducing-military-footprint-in-middle-east#u155141Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:11:36 +0000The US is ordering some government staff to depart Saudi Arabia amid regional security threats, particularly from the Houthi militia in Yemen. The US military is also reducing its footprint in the Middle East. The State Department has ordered non-essential personnel to leave Saudi Arabia, citing an uptick in attacks on the kingdom.Why it mattersThe US has been concerned about the increasing threats from the Houthi militia, which is allied with Iran, and has taken steps to reduce its presence in the region. The departure of US personnel from Saudi Arabia and the reduction of the military footpr