US orders non-emergency staff to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes
The US embassy in Riyadh cited Houthi missile and drone strikes on civilian airports and other critical sites, and warned of further attacks and travel disruption.
The US embassy in Riyadh ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia over safety risks.
It cited Houthi attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure.
US government employees now need special authorisation to use Saudi airports after recent missile and drone attacks.
The embassy warned US citizens of possible further attacks, airspace closures, flight cancellations and other travel disruptions.
Fighting between Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition backing Yemen’s government has intensified in recent weeks.