Overview
- Saudi Arabia’s defense ministry said two Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing a limited fire and minor structural damage.
- The U.S. Mission instructed Americans in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran to shelter in place and to avoid the embassy until further notice.
- No injuries were reported and the building was empty at the time, according to people familiar with the matter, while major outlets said some specifics could not yet be independently verified.
- Saudi air defenses intercepted additional drones targeting the diplomatic quarter, according to a source cited by AFP.
- U.S. Central Command reported six U.S. service members killed in related attacks, and President Trump warned that retaliation will be announced soon.