US Orders Non-Essential Embassy Staff to Leave Saudi Arabia Amid Iran Conflict

The US State Department has ordered non-essential American diplomats and government employee family members to leave Saudi Arabia due to safety concerns amid escalating Iran-related conflicts. This marks the first mandatory evacuation since US-Israel strikes on Iran on February 28. The US embassy in Riyadh remains operational despite recent Iranian drone attacks causing damage. The State Department continues to advise Americans to reconsider travel and is coordinating departure options, including commercial and government flights, while emphasizing ongoing security risks in the region.