OriginalSourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:05 UTCSourceEgypt IndependentEgyptLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedPublished07:05 UTC
“US orders departure of some embassy staff and families from Saudi Arabia amid Houthi threat”
“The US State Department ordered the departure of non-essential staff and family members at its embassy in Riyadh, a move that comes amid intensifying strikes on Saudi Arabia by the Iran allied Houthi rebels in Yemen.”
US orders departure of non-essential embassy staff and families in Saudi Arabia
Key points
- US State Department orders departure of non-emergency staff and family members from Riyadh embassy.
- Move follows escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including airports and infrastructure.
- US warns citizens of potential airport attacks and travel disruptions in the region.
- Saudi-backed forces and US bolster military and intelligence support to Saudi Arabia.
- UK to deploy fighter jets; Egypt pledges support amid regional tensions.
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