Iranian drone attack on US Ambassador's Residence, Riyadh · 2 March 2026
US embassy in Riyadh targeted by two drones, Saudi defense ministry says
- Date
- 2 March 2026 · 13 Ramadan 1447 AH
- Place
- US Ambassador's Residence, Riyadh
- Attacker
- Iran
- Weapons
- Drone
- Outcome
- Struck target
- Killed / injured
- No casualties reported
- Confirmation
- Reported by Saudi media
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- US embassy in Riyadh targeted by two drones, Saudi defense ministry says
- Saudi Arabia intercepts more drones over the Kingdom, UK affirms support for the region
“RIYADH: The Kingdom intercepted and destroyed nine drones and two cruise missiles in the Eastern Province and Al-Kharj governorate respectively, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. The operations were…”
- Saudi air defenses intercept drones over Riyadh, thwart attack on Diplomatic Quarter
“Saudi air defenses intercept drones over Riyadh, thwart attack on Diplomatic Quarter RIYADH — Saudi Ministry of Defense said air defense systems thwarted multiple drone attacks targeting Riyadh, the Diplomatic Quarter…”
- #BREAKING: US embassy in Riyadh targeted by drones, resulting in small fire and minor material damage: Saudi defense ministry.
“#BREAKING: US embassy in Riyadh targeted by drones, resulting in small fire and minor material damage: Saudi defense ministry. https://t.co/NogubWPRmF https://t.co/kuKjp8WeNd”
- The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material dam…
“The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two drones, according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of…”
- The US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by two drones, the Saudi defense ministry says, adding that the attack caused a limited fire and minor…
“The US embassy in Riyadh was targeted by two drones, the Saudi defense ministry says, adding that the attack caused a limited fire and minor damage to the building. https://t.co/rw0eGZlqUq”
- #ICYMI: US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones, sparks small fire: Saudi defense ministry
“#ICYMI: US embassy in Riyadh attacked with drones, sparks small fire: Saudi defense ministry https://t.co/DrEWYso06u”
- US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Saudi defence ministry says
- Fire at US embassy in Riyadh after drone strike – as it happened
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- Iranian strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than disclosed: Report
“Iranian strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than disclosed: Report 2 drones struck Saudi compound on March 3, reportedly igniting a fire that burned for hours Berk Kutay Gokmen 04 April 2026•Update:…”
- US Embassy in Riyadh closes after drone attack
“Mission cancels services, urges Americans in Saudi Arabia to shelter in place Serdar Dincel 03 March 2026•Update: 03 March 2026 ISTANBUL The US Embassy in Riyadh said it is closed Tuesday following a drone attack,…”
- Saudi Arabia intercepts more Iranian fire but daily life remains largely undisturbed
“Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday it intercepted 10 drones and two cruise missiles, in three separate incidents, as Iran persists with retaliatory strikes in response to US-Israeli air raids. The…”