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Saudi Arabia says US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, causing a ‘limited fire’
The drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh caused minor damage and a limited fire, part of Iran's wider campaign targeting U.S. political centers in the region.
- The Saudi Defense Ministry reported two drones hit the United States Embassy, Riyadh on Monday evening, March 2, 2026, igniting `a limited fire` and causing minor material damage.
- Amid an escalating campaign involving the United States and Israel, Iran has struck targets across Gulf states including Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, and the UAE, in response to earlier strikes.
- The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia ordered shelter-in-place in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran after UAVs hit the embassy roof early Tuesday, with no injuries reported.
- The United States ordered non-emergency staff and families to leave Bahrain and Kuwait, and President Donald Trump said `You'll find out soon` about the response.
- Saudi air defenses intercepted eight drones near Riyadh and Al-Kharj, and European natural gas markets surged by 40% amid the escalating conflict.
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