US evacuates diplomats from six Middle East nations as Houthi attacks rise

The United States has urgently evacuated some diplomats and their families from Middle Eastern countries due to fears of regional conflict escalation, according to CNN. The State Department ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel and all family members from Saudi Arabia this week, responding to increased Houthi attacks. Staff levels are also being quietly adjusted at embassies in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Lebanon. These moves come as President Donald Trump has hinted at possibly resuming strikes on Iran after the midterm elections. The Houthis launched a massive series of attacks on Saudi military and infrastructure targets on October 22.