The US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by two drones on March 3, 2026, amid escalating tensions between Iran, the US, and Israel.
Two drones hit the embassy compound in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, causing a limited fire and minor material damage. No casualties have been reported so far.
The strike is part of Iran’s retaliatory campaign following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory. Other US-linked sites in the Gulf were also targeted, including Oman’s Duqm port and a US base in Bahrain.
Black smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic district. The US Embassy has suspended operations, urging Americans in Saudi Arabia to avoid the area.
Washington has issued a regional evacuation advisory, urging all American citizens to leave the Middle East immediately.
President Donald Trump stated, “You’ll soon find out our response,” signaling possible US retaliation.
This attack underscores how the Iran–US–Israel confrontation is spilling into Gulf states that host American assets, drawing Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain into the conflict despite not being direct participants.
