Suspected Iranian Drone Strike Damages US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

An explosion rocked a diplomatic compound in 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia’s capital late Monday, leaving visible damage to a key U.S. facility and prompting immediate security alerts for Americans in the region.

According to the New York Post, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was struck by what officials described as two drones, resulting in “a limited fire and minor material damage to the building,”  a spokesperson for 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud blast, and images showed a small fire at the embassy site. No injuries were immediately reported, and the compound was said to be empty at the time of the incident.

Multiple outlets, citing sources familiar with the matter, reported that the strike was carried out by suspected Iranian drones.

Following the attack, the U.S. Mission to 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia issued an urgent security notice.

“The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia