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Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia

Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia

The United States ordered diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia as tensions escalated.

The move involves US diplomatic staff in Saudi Arabia, though no further details are provided.

Oil prices rose after the order, reflecting a market response to the rising tensions.

The available information does not say what triggered the escalation or how many diplomats were told to leave.

The order signals heightened concern about conditions in Saudi Arabia.

No next steps or timetable are specified.

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