US EditionCIA station in Saudi Arabia struck by suspected Iranian drone, source says
Two suspected Iranian drones caused structural damage and a partial roof collapse at the CIA station inside the U.S. Embassy, with no casualties reported, officials said.
- On Monday, the Central Intelligence Agency's station inside the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two suspected Iranian drones, with a March 3 photo showing damage after the attack.
- Amid escalating regional strikes following U.S. and Israeli operations, Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets.
- An internal State Department alert said the attack collapsed part of the embassy roof and filled interiors with smoke, while Embassy personnel sheltered in place with no CIA casualties.
- Washington's mission in Saudi Arabia warned Americans to avoid the embassy and canceled routine and emergency U.S. citizen services appointments on Tuesday, raising regional security concerns.
- There is no indication the CIA station was the target, and the embassy is among U.S. sites hit in the Middle East escalation following Saturday's operations.
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CIA station in Riyadh targeted by drones, US says Iran's 'ability to hit back declining'
A CIA station inside the US Embassy compound in Riyadh was hit in a drone attack, Fox News reported, citing a source. Two drones caused structural damage and smoke inside the compound, officials said. There were no immediate reports of injuries, said the news report. Earlier, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following military strikes on Iran, a fire that broke out near the premises of the US Consulate General in Dubai late Tuesday ni…
Washington, 03 Mar (EFE).- The drone attacks carried out by Iran in Saudi Arabia on Monday hit the base of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Riyadh, according to the Washington Post. In a report, the Washington Post indicates that anonymous sources familiar with the range of the attack indicated that the CIA headquarters was reached without any of its members based in the Saudi kingdom being injured. An internal alert from the State Depar…
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Drone Strike at U.S. Embassy: Rising Tensions in Saudi Arabia
The CIA station at the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia experienced a suspected Iranian drone strike. The CIA did not comment on the attack, which caused minor damage. The event adds to the persistent Middle East tensions, prompting the embassy to warn Americans against visiting the site.
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