The US Department of State has announced that reports suggesting Washington is preparing to issue departure orders for certain personnel and their family members serving in Gulf countries do not reflect the truth.
Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated in a post on his X account that the order is not directed at the Gulf region as a whole, noting that the measure only covers US government personnel and their family members in Saudi Arabia.
This information is not correct. The US Department of State has issued a departure order for US government personnel and their family members in Saudi Arabia only, which does not fall under emergency status.
In his explanation regarding the reasoning for the decision, Pigott argued that the Houthis' "hostile actions" toward Saudi Arabia have increased. The spokesperson stated that the group's attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure have led to civilian casualties and serious disruptions in travel processes.
The US Department of State spokesperson emphasized that the safety of department personnel and their families is their priority, noting that necessary steps to protect and support them will continue.
US President Donald Trump, while leaving the White House to attend a campaign rally in South Carolina, responded to a question on the matter. Trump said he had no information regarding the departure of some personnel from Saudi Arabia.
I don't know that they are. I mean, you're telling me something right now. I have no knowledge of that.
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