US withdraws part of embassy staff from Saudi Arabia after deadly Houthi attacks

The U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential diplomatic staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia due to escalating attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen. This decision follows a series of deadly assaults targeting Saudi infrastructure, including airports. The U.S. warns of potential further escalation of hostilities. Meanwhile, the UK is sending Typhoon jets to protect Saudi airspace from Houthi attacks, responding to a request from the Saudi government. Major airlines have suspended flights to Riyadh amid the ongoing violence, although some local flights continue.