US Embassy in Riyadh ablaze following explosion

March 4, 2026

TL;DR

A fire broke out at the US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after an explosion.
The Saudi Defense Ministry stated two Iranian UAVs attacked the embassy, causing minor damage and a small fire.
A Fox News journalist reported the embassy was empty during the Iranian drone strike, with no injuries.
The incident occurs amidst a larger military operation launched by the US and Israel against Iran, and retaliatory actions announced by Iran.
US military bases in several Middle Eastern countries were reportedly targeted by Iran.

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