US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes

22-Oct-2026

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The US has ordered diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia and is preparing similar moves in other Gulf states due to escalating attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi forces from Yemen. 

Recent assaults include a deadly drone strike on Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield and an attack on Dammam airport, resulting in multiple casualties. 

These developments reflect a broader regional conflict intensified by the US-Israeli war against Iran, causing instability, security concerns, and disruptions to energy infrastructure and travel.