The U.S. State Department has instructed nonessential government staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions, citing ongoing attacks by the Iran-aligned Houthi group. Officials warn that the conflict risks rapid expansion, raising concerns about broader regional instability. The move reflects heightened security precautions as hostilities intensify in the area. The decision underscores growing apprehension over potential spillover effects beyond the immediate conflict zone.
The State Department ordered the departure of nonemergency U.S. government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia on Wednesday as the Iranian-backed Houthis have continued to attack the country. “As the Department has repeatedly emphasized, the hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly, including beyond that immediate area,” a State Department spokesperson told The...
