PNN – The United States is preparing for the mandatory evacuation of some staff from its embassies in the Persian Gulf countries.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Reuters, three U.S. officials stated that the State Department is preparing an order for the departure of certain staff members and their family members from U.S. embassies in the Persian Gulf region. Two of the officials indicated that this move comes in light of the potential for a resumption of hostilities, particularly involving Yemen’s Ansarullah movement.
According to U.S. sources, the State Department is preparing an order for the mandatory evacuation of a number of staff members and their family members from U.S. embassies in the Persian Gulf region.
Two U.S. officials stated that this move is likely related to the potential resumption of hostilities, particularly involving the Ansarullah forces in Yemen.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert on Wednesday, warning of the possibility of further attacks by Ansarullah against Saudi Arabia.
This warning follows a series of attacks on Saudi Arabia, including an assault on the airport in Riyadh.
The two U.S. officials also indicated that a potential departure order could entail the evacuation of all staff and their family members from the U.S. diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia.