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Yeshiva World News · Oct 21, 2026

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Meanwhile, U.S. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott disputed reports of broader embassy evacuations across the Gulf, clarifying that the department has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families from Saudi Arabia only. Pigott said the decision comes amid increasing attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian airports and critical infrastructure that have caused civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. He emphasized that the safety of U.S. personnel and their families remains the department's highest priority.

Meanwhile, U.S. State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott disputed reports of broader embassy evacuations across the Gulf, clarifying that the department has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families from Saudi Arabia only. Pigott said the decision comes amid increasing attacks by the Houthis against Saudi Arabia, including strikes on civilian airports and critical infrastructure that have caused civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions. He emphasized that the safety of U.S. personnel and their families remains the department's highest priority.

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