The United States orders non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

Updated 2026-10-31 · told from many outlets at once

The U.S. government ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Saudi Arabia, citing safety risks. Airports including King Abdulaziz and King Fahd face delays and cancellations, with King Khalid partially reopening on October 25. The U.S. Embassy warned American citizens to exercise extreme caution when using Saudi airports.

The United States Department of State ordered non-emergency government personnel to leave Saudi Arabia.
King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Fahd International Airport are experiencing delays and cancellations.
The US Mission advised private American nationals to exercise extreme caution when using Saudi airports.

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