India, Oct. 29 -- The United States has ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Saudi Arabia amid security risks linked to Houthi attacks on the kingdom, while warning American citizens of possible missile strikes, airport disruptions and airspace closures.

In a security alert issued on October 28, the US Mission to Saudi Arabia said the State Department's departure order took effect on October 23, 2026. The alert cited hostilities involving Iranian-supported Houthis, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure that have caused civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions.

The US Embassy urged Americans to exercise extreme caution if travelling through Saudi airports...