Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure. The move reflects growing regional instability and concerns over security in the Gulf.
Why it matters
Signals a significant deterioration in regional security and potential shifts in US diplomatic presence in the Middle East.
Smoke billows near the city of Taiz during battles between Yemeni government fighters and Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday. Some US diplomats are leaving Saudi Arabia amid continued attacks from the Houthis. Smoke billows near the city of Taiz during battles between Yemeni government fighters and Iran-backed Houthis on Wednesday. Some US diplomats are leaving Saudi Arabia amid continued attacks from the Houthis. Saudi Arabia Some US diplomats told to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks Reports emerge of similar withdrawals in UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain amid concerns about a return to conflict with Iran after US midterm elections
Prefer the Guardian on Google The US state department has ordered some diplomats and the families of US government employees to leave Saudi Arabia , as the gulf kingdom faces a barrage of near-daily attacks, with at least three people killed at an airport and oilfield on Wednesday evening.
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