https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-orders-departure-of-some-embassy-staff-and-families-from-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-threatContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-orders-departure-of-some-embassy-staff-and-families-from-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-orders-departure-of-some-embassy-staff-and-families-from-saudi-arabia-amid-houthi-threat#u158733Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:35:35 +0000The US has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members from its embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to intensifying Houthi strikes on the kingdom. The move comes amid rising concerns about the threat posed by the Iranian-allied Houthi militia in Yemen. The US military has also been quietly reducing its footprint at posts in the Middle East due to regional threats from the Houthis and direct threats from Iran.Why it mattersThe Houthi militia in Yemen has been launching sustained deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting the US to take measures to ensure the safety of its di