The U.S. State Department has ordered some embassy personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing the threat of Houthi attacks. The order comes amid near-daily attacks on the kingdom; separate reports said a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield killed two people and an airport attack killed one and injured eight.
WHO:The U.S. State Department
WHAT:Ordered some U.S. embassy personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 9:48 PM ET
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The State Department cited the threat of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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