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US orders nonessential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia

 Published: 11:06, 9 March 2026

US orders nonessential embassy staff to leave Saudi Arabia

The US State Department said it has ordered “non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members” to leave Saudi Arabia due to rising security risks in the region.

In a brief statement, it said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of US citizens and diplomatic staff amid ongoing security developments.

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