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

U.S. diplomatic withdrawal and reported Iran strike preparations signal elevated Middle East geopolitical risk.

Context

What happened: The U.S. ordered non-emergency diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, amid reports it is readying Iran strikes after the midterms. Why it matters: The strikes and the pullout revived fears of a widening regional conflict, according to the report.

What changed

The U.S. ordered non-emergency diplomatic staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, amid reports it is readying Iran strikes after the midterms.

Why it matters

The strikes and the pullout revived fears of a widening regional conflict, according to the report.

Sources

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