# US Pulls Personnel from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks

> US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify.
- Title: US Pulls Personnel from Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Attacks
- Summary: US orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia as Houthi attacks intensify. The Trump administration ordered non-emergency US government employees…
- Keywords: saudi arabia, houthi, trump administration, military strikes, iran, yemen, saudi arabia defense, houthi attacks, non emergency personnel, saudi arabia evacuation, houthi drone strikes, Pulls
- Source: Fox News — https://foxnews.com/politics/us-pulls-personnel-saudi-arabia-kingdom-comes-under-houthi-fire
- Author: Morgan Phillips
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, saudi arabia, houthi, trump administration, military strikes, iran, yemen, saudi arabia defense, houthi attacks, non emergency personnel, saudi arabia evacuation, houthi drone strikes
## 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.
## Key takeaway

The Trump administration ordered non-emergency US government employees and families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating Houthi attacks.