US Orders Evacuation of Diplomatic and Non-Essential Personnel from Saudi Arabia

The United States has ordered diplomatic personnel, non-essential government employees, and their families to evacuate from Saudi Arabia, as reported by Srugim and Walla. According to the reports, the decision was issued under White House directives in response to security risks and concerns over further regional escalation.

According to Walla, the move follows missile and drone strikes launched by Iranian-backed Houthis against airports and critical infrastructure across the kingdom, which caused civilian casualties and severe disruptions to air traffic. Remaining American personnel in the country require special authorization to use airports, while the airport in Riyadh has partially reopened and facilities in Jeddah and Dammam continue to face cancellations and delays.