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US orders Saudi Arabia evacuations amid Houthi attacks and Red Sea fears

The Independent·Nicole Wootton-Cane·11 days ago
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The United States has ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to evacuate Saudi Arabia following escalated Houthi attacks on critical infrastructure.

The decision comes after recent missile and drone strikes targeted civilian airports, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and the Maashiq presidential palace complex.

Houthi forces have intensified their offensive and seized control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait to gain leverage over Red Sea trade routes.

The US embassy warned American citizens in Saudi Arabia of heightened safety risks, potential airspace closures, and severe travel disruptions.

Donald Trump has so far avoided committing to military strikes against Houthi targets, although experts suggest US intervention may be required.

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