Iran Launches Drone Attack On US Embassy In Saudi Arabia Amid Gulf Tensions

Iran carried out a drone attack on the United States embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, early Tuesday, causing a fire and minor damage.

According to the Saudi Ministry of Defence, two drones hit the embassy located in the capital’s diplomatic district, producing plumes of black smoke and a loud blast. The fire, however, was limited in scale. The building was empty at the time, and no injuries were reported.

Saudi air defence forces intercepted four additional drones targeting the diplomatic area during the attack. Following the strike, the US embassy advised American citizens to avoid the vicinity.

The attack comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region, as Iran has launched drone and missile strikes in response to recent joint US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. On Monday, debris from an Iranian drone forced Saudi Aramco to shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery after it sparked a fire.

In light of the increasing threat, the US State Department ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel and families from Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Qatar, and Jordan. President Donald Trump said the US response to the attacks would be announced soon.