“US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes”

Key points

• US State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and families to leave Saudi Arabia.
• Departures also extend to family members from several other US missions in the Gulf region.
• Attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis targeted civilian sites, including Dammam airport and an oil facility.
• Officials say the moves follow escalations in Yemen and broader regional conflict.
• The developments impact energy trade and regional travel, with ongoing security alerts.