- The United States has ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to evacuate Saudi Arabia following escalated Houthi attacks on critical infrastructure.
- The decision comes after recent missile and drone strikes targeted civilian airports, hospitals, energy infrastructure, and the Maashiq presidential palace complex.
- Houthi forces have intensified their offensive and seized control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait to gain leverage over Red Sea trade routes.
- The US embassy warned American citizens in Saudi Arabia of heightened safety risks, potential airspace closures, and severe travel disruptions.
- Donald Trump has so far avoided committing to military strikes against Houthi targets, although experts suggest US intervention may be required.
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