US to order departure of embassy staff from Gulf countries, officials say
US to order departure of embassy staff from Gulf countries, officials say The US State Department is reportedly preparing to issue an order for the departure of some personnel and family members from US embassies across the Gulf region, three US officials told Reuters on Wednesday. According to two of the officials, the move has resulted from a possible resumption of hostilities, particularly…
The US State Department is reportedly preparing to order the departure of some embassy staff and their families from US embassies across the Gulf region, according to three US officials. This decision is reportedly due to the potential resumption of hostilities, particularly with Houthi fighters in Yemen. The move includes ordering all US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, as well as embassy staff families to depart from the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain.
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