# U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-22T04:26:42+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/22/us-iran-trump-hormuz-.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/u-s-pulls-diplomats-from-saudi-arabia-as-it-reportedly-readies-iran-st-f27793/

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving fears of a widening regional conflict.

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