U.S. Ordering Some Government Staff to Depart Saudi Arabia, Reducing Military Footprint in Middle East

TL;DR

U.S. State Department orders non-essential embassy personnel and families to depart Saudi Arabia.
U.S. military is reducing its presence in the Middle East due to regional threats from Houthis and Iran.
Houthi militants, supported by Iran, have escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting airports and oil facilities.
Recent Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia have caused civilian casualties and travel disruptions.
The conflict's proximity to the Bab al-Mandab Strait poses risks to global oil flow.
Yemeni government warns of expanding Houthi threats and seeks international assistance.
The UK has offered support to Saudi Arabia; President Trump has not ruled out strikes on the Houthis.

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