Reuters, on Wednesday October 29, reported, citing three U.S. officials, that the U.S. State Department is preparing to issue an order for the departure of a number of its employees and their family members from U.S. embassies in the Gulf region countries.

Two U.S. officials said the move is being taken due to the possibility of fighting resuming, especially with the Houthis, which are supported by the Islamic Republic, in Yemen.