US State Department says departure orders for non-emergency embassy staff in Saudi Arabia only
US State Department says departure orders for non-emergency embassy staff in Saudi Arabia only US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said on Wednesday that the US has "issued an ordered departure for non-emergency US government employees and their family members in Saudi Arabia only" from the US embassy. In a statement on X, he wrote that the decision resulted from increasing Houthi…
The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that it had issued departure orders for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families stationed at the embassy in Saudi Arabia. This decision came about due to a surge in Houthi attacks, which have targeted civilian airports and critical infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and significant travel disruptions.
Spokesperson Tommy Pigott clarified that the evacuation decision was made specifically for the embassy in Saudi Arabia, refuting earlier reports suggesting broader evacuations across the Gulf. The safety and security of State Department personnel and their families remain the top priority, and the department will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and support them.
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