RIYADH: Saudi warships have evacuated dozens of foreign diplomats from Yemen’s main southern city Aden, state television reported on Saturday, as the kingdom leads an air war against advancing Shiite rebels.

“Saudi naval forces carried out Operation Tornado to evacuate dozens of diplomats, including Saudis, from Aden,” the television said.

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