Drone Strike Hits US Diplomatic Mission in Saudi Capital
The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia announced that two drones struck a diplomatic building in Riyadh, causing a limited fire and material damage.
According to Reuters, citing informed sources late Monday, March 2, explosions were heard and black smoke was seen rising from the Saudi capital’s diplomatic quarter.
The Embassy of the United States, Riyadh issued a security alert advising American citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran to remain indoors and avoid visiting the embassy until further notice.
Saudi authorities have not immediately attributed responsibility for the drone strike, but security forces reportedly responded quickly to contain the fire and secure the surrounding area.
The incident comes as Iranian missile and drone attacks against Gulf states hosting US military bases continue, following joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend.
Regional tensions have sharply escalated after coordinated US and Israeli operations targeting sites inside Iran, prompting retaliatory actions across the Gulf. Several countries have activated air defense systems amid fears of wider confrontation.
Saudi Arabia, a key US ally in the region, has previously faced drone and missile attacks targeting both military and civilian infrastructure, heightening concerns about the vulnerability of diplomatic zones.
Saudi Arabia reports a drone strike on a diplomatic building in Riyadh, as US Embassy urges citizens to shelter in place amid ongoing regional missile and drone attacks.
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