U.S. diplomats and family members are being evacuated from Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate, with at least three killed in strikes across the country. The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at the U.S. embassy in Riyadh.
The attacks, including a strike on a Saudi airport that killed one person and injured eight, are part of a broader conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The U.S. has issued similar evacuation orders before amid the Iran war and Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia.
The conflict has led to increased tensions, with the U.S. warning that the hostilities could escalate rapidly. The Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure have disrupted travel and raised concerns about the stability of the region.
The U.S. has not confirmed reports of evacuation orders for other Gulf countries, but the Houthi attacks have intensified, with the group targeting airports, oil facilities, and military bases in Saudi Arabia.