US embassy in Riyadh targeted by drones; Saudi air defences intercept four

2026-03-03 - 01:42

Two drones struck the US embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a small fire and minor damage. Saudi authorities confirmed the attack, with air defense systems intercepting four drones aimed at the diplomatic quarter. The US embassy issued a shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens in the region as a precautionary measure.