US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Dubai: The US Department of State has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia over safety concerns amid Houthi attacks on airports and critical infrastructure, the US Embassy in Riyadh said on Sunday.The order took effect on October 23, according to a security alert issued by the embassy on October 25. It cited attacks by Iranian-supported Houthi forces that have caused civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions, warning that hostilities could escalate rapidly.