US orders departure of personnel from Saudi Arabia, citing Houthi threat
US State Department says Iran-aligned Houthis have 'increasingly engaged in hostilities' against Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera English reports: US State Department says Iran-aligned Houthis have 'increasingly engaged in hostilities' against Saudi Arabia.
This world story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Houthi, US State Department and Iran-aligned Houthis.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Houthi, US State Department, Iran-aligned Houthis
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