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Vehicles travel along a road in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2026. (Credit: Mohammed Benmansour/Reuters)
Add as preferred on Google The U.S. State Department ordered nonessential staff at its embassy in Riyadh and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as the kingdom faces near-daily attacks by the Houthis, as it leads the coalition fighting them in Yemen.“Iranian-supported Houthis have increasingly engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions,” State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott wrote on X.Oil giant Saudi Aramco also asked employees to evacuate its headquarters in Dhahran.On the diplomatic front, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of exploring all options for a political solution between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.Meanwhile, a Houthi attack Wednesday evening on Dammam International Airport in... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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