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US Pulls Personnel from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify.
In brief
US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify. The Trump administration ordered non-emergency US government employees and families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks. Originally reported by Fox News.
US Orders Personnel Departure
The Trump administration ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify.
Houthi Attack Surge
Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia more than doubled in a single week this month, targeting airports in Riyadh, Jizan, Najran, Dammam, and Abha.
Deadly Airport Strike
A Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed at least 13 people and wounded more than 300 on Oct. 8, 2026.
Saudi Requests Military Support
Saudi Arabia sought additional military support from allies, including Britain deploying Typhoon fighter jets to defend critical infrastructure.
Global Demand for Interceptors
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that missile interceptors are the most in-demand product in the defense field, with multiple countries requesting them.
Trump Considers Military Action
President Donald Trump said the U.S. may launch direct military strikes against the Houthis but will make a decision quickly.
The headline
The Trump administration ordered non-emergency US government employees and families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks.
