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Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a ‘limited fire’
The drone strike caused minor damage and a limited fire at the US Embassy in Riyadh; no injuries were reported and shelter-in-place orders were issued for Americans.
- On Tuesday, at least two Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, officials said.
- Following coordinated U.S. and Israeli attacks on Saturday, Iran began its retaliation campaign, with the embassy strike following Iranian attacks launched in response to Israeli military action.
- Saudi defence officials said the drones hit the chancery's roof and perimeter, triggering a limited fire and minor material damage while witnesses cited by Reuters reported a loud blast and dark smoke.
- The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia ordered Americans in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran to shelter in place and restricted non-essential travel to military installations amid ongoing threats.
- The attack follows another embassy strike in Kuwait as US and Israeli strikes on Iran have killed 555 people, including over 160 when a school was hit on Saturday.
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