Iran war live updates: U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Trump promises response 'soon'
By Vinay Dwivedi
Published on March 3, 2026.
The U.S. and Iran are escalating, with the American Embassy in Riyadh being attacked by drones and President Donald Trump warning that the conflict could extend beyond his initial estimate of four weeks. The threat of an energy supply shock has also increased, with Iran reportedly threatening to target vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the conflict has impacted tech infrastructure in the Middle East, with multiple data centers knocked offline by drone attacks.
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