Overview
- Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry said two drones hit the U.S. Embassy compound in Riyadh, causing a limited fire and minor damage.
- There were no reported injuries because the building was unoccupied at the time, according to people familiar with the situation cited by multiple outlets.
- The U.S. Embassy urged Americans to shelter in place in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran, advised the public to avoid the embassy, and canceled appointments.
- Saudi authorities reported intercepting and destroying eight additional drones near Riyadh and Al‑Kharj as regional exchanges continued.
- The U.S. State Department ordered non‑emergency personnel to depart Bahrain and Kuwait and urged Americans across the region to leave, as President Trump warned a U.S. response is forthcoming.