US Embassy in Riyadh Hit by Two Iranian Drones: Limited Damage Reported Amid Iranian Retaliation

RIYADH – The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was struck by two drones on Monday evening, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, according to the Saudi Ministry of Defense. No injuries were reported, as the attack occurred overnight when the embassy was largely unoccupied.

The drones are suspected to be Iranian, part of Tehran's broader retaliatory strikes against U.S. and allied interests in the Gulf region following U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran that began on February 28. Witnesses reported hearing explosions and seeing smoke rising from the embassy compound.

In response, the U.S. State Department issued an alert advising American citizens in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place immediately due to ongoing threats. This incident follows similar attacks on U.S. facilities in Kuwait and Jordan, as Iran targets Gulf states amid the conflict.

U.S. officials confirmed the strike, emphasizing that the embassy remains under potential threat. The attack underscores Iran's use of drones and missiles in retaliation, as U.S. forces continue operations to neutralize Iranian nuclear and ballistic threats.

President Trump has stated that U.S. strikes on Iran will intensify as needed to protect American interests, projecting several weeks of action. The broader campaign has already degraded significant Iranian capabilities, with no reported U.S. casualties from this embassy incident.