US to order departure of embassy staff from Gulf countries, officials say
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On Wednesday, U.S. officials announced that the State Department is preparing to order the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from United States embassies in Saudi Arabia and across the wider Gulf region.
The directive comes amid escalating Houthi attacks in the area, prompting the precautionary drawdown of diplomatic staff and dependents from diplomatic missions in the region.
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Daily Sabah (Istanbul, Turkey) (TR)Focuses on Saudi Arabia specifically, citing escalating Houthi attacks as the catalyst.
Middle East Eye (GB)Broader regional scope, emphasizing the impending order across multiple Gulf countries based on Reuters sources.