Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia
US citizens have also been ordered to leave the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain, all of which have been targeted by Iran during the Middle East war.
The US has instructed non-essential US embassy staff and their families to evacuate Saudi Arabia due to ongoing attacks from Iran-backed Houthis, according to a state department spokesperson. The order extends to other Middle Eastern countries under Houthi attack, including the UAE, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain. The attacks have included strikes on Saudi Arabia's international airport, causing significant casualties and injuries.
The move is aimed at ensuring the safety and security of US personnel and their families. The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen reported intercepting six drones, while Iran has threatened the strategic Hormuz Strait, a critical oil route.
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