US State Dept orders staff out of Saudi Arabia as strikes kill three

The US State Department has ordered a partial withdrawal of diplomatic staff and non-emergency personnel, including families, from Saudi Arabia, citing a credible and imminent threat of Houthi attacks. This action signifies a notable escalation in US official posture and reflects heightened regional risk to US personnel and interests. The specific trigger for this heightened threat perception remains partially unconfirmed, with some reports linking it to recent drone intercepts and explosions.