US diplomats and family members are being ordered to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate, with the State Department citing increased hostilities against the kingdom.
The US Department of State has confirmed that nonemergency government employees and their families are to depart from the Saudi mission, citing Iranian-backed Houthis' increasing attacks on civilian infrastructure and causing travel disruptions.
The departure follows a recent escalation in fighting in Yemen, which has disrupted regional trade and affected Gulf economies, with the US having previously withdrawn personnel after attacks on its facilities.
The Houthis have continued to target Saudi airports and energy facilities, with recent strikes causing casualties and prompting the US to issue a security alert about potential further attacks.