The Trump administration has ordered nonessential American diplomatic personnel and their families to leave Saudi Arabia following a series of deadly missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran-backed Houthi militants, including a devastating strike that reportedly killed an American citizen.
The October 21 evacuation directive comes amid mounting concerns over the safety of U.S. citizens in the kingdom, where airports, energy facilities, and other critical infrastructure have reportedly come under attack.
President Donald Trump has accused the Houthis of attempting to destabilize global energy markets ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, raising questions about whether Washington could take additional military action against the militant organization.
