Here is what the page “US Orders Non-Emergency Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi Attacks Escalate” contains. The United States has directed non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels intensify. The State Department issued the order on March 25, 2025, citing the growing threat to diplomatic personnel. The move comes after at least three people were killed in recent Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field in Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis, who are backed by Iran, have stepped up cross-border missile and drone attacks in response to the Saudi-led coalition's military campaign in Yemen. The violence has raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals and the stability of global oil supplies, as Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter. The US embassy in Riyadh will continue to operate with essential staff, but the departure of families and non-essential personnel signals a significant escalation in security concerns. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.