The US orders the evacuation of its citizens and families from the embassy in Saudi Arabia

The U.S. ordered all embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to ongoing Houthi attacks. This directive also applies to families in UAE, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain. The State Department confirmed the order, citing increased hostilities from Iranian-backed Houthis. Riyadh reported intercepting drones aimed at its territory, resulting in casualties. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in Iran's Hormozgan province, marking the first incidents in 50 days amid tensions between the U.S. and Iran.