The US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by two suspected Iranian drones, causing a small fire and minor damage to the building. The attack occurred early Tuesday, with the Saudi Ministry of Defense confirming the incident and stating that there were no injuries reported. The embassy was empty at the time of the attack, and emergency services quickly responded to the scene. The US Mission to Saudi Arabia issued a shelter-in-place alert for American citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran, advising them to avoid the embassy until further notice.
The attack is part of a broader escalation in tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran, with Iran launching retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region. US President Donald Trump has warned of imminent retaliation, stating that the US response will be made clear soon. The incident has raised concerns about regional stability and the safety of US personnel and assets in the Middle East.
