U.S. Embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Saudi officials say
By Barak Ravid
Published on March 3, 2026.
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, causing a minor fire and minor material damage. This is the latest incident to occur since Iran began retaliating against American and Israeli forces for several weeks. The United States has issued a "shelter in place" notification for several locations.
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