US evacuates diplomats as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia

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The attacks mark a serious widening of regional insecurity, with strikes affecting civilian aviation and critical energy infrastructure. Saudi authorities reported casualties at the airport in Dammam, while the US evacuation order signals heightened concern about the safety of American personnel and families. The developments come amid continuing Houthi operations linked to the broader Middle East conflict and could increase pressure on Washington and regional governments to strengthen air defenses and reconsider diplomatic and military deployments.[1][2][3]

Sources: Al Jazeera, ABC News, ABC Australia