US tells embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks escalate

The United States has ordered non-emergency government staff to leave Saudi Arabia. The order comes as attacks by the Houthi group intensify. The Houthis are an armed group based in Yemen. They have stepped up attacks in the region, raising security concerns for US personnel. Washington described the move as a precaution. Only essential government employees will remain in the country. The order applies to non-emergency staff and does not affect all American citizens in Saudi Arabia.