Baghdad /NINA/ - US State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott denied reports of an evacuation of US embassies in the Gulf states, confirming that "the decision to leave is limited to Saudi Arabia only due to the Houthi escalation."

Piggott explained in a post on the "X" platform that "the State Department has directed US government employees whose duties do not require their presence, along with their family members, to leave the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia exclusively."

He added, "The Iranian-backed Houthi group has escalated its actions against Saudi Arabia by launching attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and severe disruptions to travel." He emphasized that "the safety and security of State Department personnel and their families remains a top priority, and all necessary measures will continue to be taken to protect them."

The US State Department ordered some of its diplomats and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia yesterday following a series of attacks on the Kingdom.

It explained in a statement that "the Houthis launched attacks against Saudi Arabia, including targeting civilian airports and other vital infrastructure, resulting in civilian casualties and severe disruptions to travel." /End



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