22.10.2026 10:01
The United States has instructed government personnel in Saudi Arabia who are not on emergency duties, and their relatives, to leave the country due to the increase in Houthi attacks. US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced that the instruction applies only to Saudi Arabia. Pigott claimed that the Houthis are targeting civilian airports and critical infrastructure. The US Embassy in Riyadh also issued a security warning that there may be new attacks.
The US administration asked non-essential government employees and their families in Saudi Arabia to leave the country. The decision was made at a time when Houthi attacks against Saudi Arabia were increasing.
THE INSTRUCTION COVERS ONLY SAUDI ARABIA
US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott made a statement on social media platform X on Wednesday. Pigott stated that the departure instruction applies only to Saudi Arabia and does not cover other countries in the region.
“CAUSED CIVILIAN CASUALTIES” CLAIM
Pigott said the decision was taken after the Houthis intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia. The spokesperson claimed that the Houthis targeted civilian airports and other critical infrastructure. According to Pigott, the attacks caused civilian casualties and serious disruptions in transportation.
NEW ATTACK WARNING FROM EMBASSY
According to reports in the press, the US Embassy in Riyadh issued a security warning on Wednesday. The warning stated that there could be new attacks.
TRAVEL WARNING LEVEL REMAINS IN EFFECT
The US applies a Level 3 travel warning for Saudi Arabia. This level means that Americans should reconsider their travel plans due to risks such as drone and missile attacks, armed conflict, and terrorism.