US State Dept denies Gulf-wide evacuation, confirms ordered departure for Saudi Arabia only

The US State Department has clarified that an ordered departure for non-emergency government employees and their families applies only to Saudi Arabia, not the entire Gulf region. This follows earlier reports suggesting a broader evacuation plan. The move signals heightened security concerns in Saudi Arabia, though the specific threat or reason remains undisclosed.

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