US orders some diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as fears of escalating Houthi attacks rise

The US State Department is ordering certain diplomats and families of government employees to depart Saudi Arabia. This decision follows rising fears of escalating Houthi attacks within the region. Specifically, the move comes after a drone attack targeted the Saudi Aramco Shaybah oilfield, resulting in two fatalities. The US government is taking these precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its personnel amidst the increasing threat of strikes against critical infrastructure and diplomatic presence.