US Orders Departure of Personnel from Saudi Arabia Following Surge in Houthi Attacks

The US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel and families to leave Saudi Arabia amid an escalating surge in drone and missile attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. A drone strike targeted Saudi Aramco's Shaybah oilfield, where intercepted debris killed two workers and injured two others, though the Saudi energy ministry reported no disruption to oil output. Earlier strikes across major Saudi hubs included an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed at least 13 people and injured over 300. Crude oil rebounded to trade near $98.30 per barrel as supply disruption fears returned.