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The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued an official confirmation of orders from the State Department requiring non-essential government employees and their families to leave the kingdom starting 23 October, citing security risks.

The directive follows a series of missile and drone attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi forces targeting airports and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The decision represents a significant escalation in regional tensions amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

The evacuation order underscores growing concerns about the vulnerability of American personnel in the Gulf region as Houthi military capabilities continue to expand and threaten vital infrastructure and international personnel.

Sources: Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post