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WorldUS orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

The US State Department ordered some diplomats and government employees’ families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has faced near-daily attacks. A spokesperson called reports of similar withdrawals from the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain inaccurate.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-22 00:26Original

US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacksWorld