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U.S. orders non-emergency diplomats, families out of Saudi missions
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- The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency diplomats and families to leave Saudi missions.
- Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced the evacuation on X, citing Houthi attacks.
- Houthis have struck Saudi civilian airports and infrastructure, causing casualties and travel disruptions.
- The U.S. embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert after deadly strikes hit the airport.
- Four U.S. officials told Reuters other Gulf missions will also order families to leave.