US Orders Some Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks
Summary
The U.S. has told non-emergency government workers and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to rising attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces. These attacks have targeted airports and other important sites, causing deaths and injuries and increasing regional tensions.Key Facts
- The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff and families to leave Saudi Arabia but kept embassies and consulates open.
- The order follows deadly attacks by Houthis, supported by Iran, on Saudi airports and infrastructure.
- A recent Houthi attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 14 people and injured over 300.
- The Houthis have increased attacks across Saudi Arabia, including on several airports like Jizan and Abha.
- Saudi Arabia is conducting airstrikes and a ground offensive against Houthi positions, including in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
- The U.S. State Department denied reports that similar evacuation orders were made for other Gulf countries’ U.S. missions.
- The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a warning about possible further Houthi attacks.
- Both Saudi Arabia and the U.S. are concerned the situation could escalate with more violence.
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