The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, citing a growing threat from Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen. The order came amid Houthi attacks on an airport and an oil field; reports said two people were killed in a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield, while an airport attack killed one person and injured eight.
WHO:The U.S. State Department
WHAT:Ordered non-emergency personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.
WHEN:Reported Oct 22, 2026 at 1:18 AM ET
WHERE:Saudi Arabia
WHY:The State Department said the order was prompted by a growing threat from Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen.
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