U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia Hit by Drone Attack...Evacuation Orders Issued [U.S.-Iran War]

"Minor Damage to Building... Evacuation Orders Issued"


Concerns Grow Over Widening Conflict With Iran Across the Middle East

Reuters Yonhap News

As military clashes continue between the United States and Iran, it has been reported that the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was also attacked by drones. Concerns over further escalation are mounting as Iran has launched indiscriminate drone attacks on neighboring Arab countries in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes.

On March 2 (local time), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing a U.S. State Department cable, reported that "the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was attacked by two drones," and that "the drones struck the roof of the chancery and an outer area of the compound." The WSJ stated that no casualties were reported, as evacuation measures were implemented prior to the airstrike.

The Saudi Ministry of Defense also issued a statement following Iran's attack, confirming that "the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was targeted by a drone strike, causing a small fire and minor damage to the building." The embassy issued evacuation orders for areas including Jeddah and Riyadh.

As Iran continues its retaliatory attacks for the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, diplomatic missions are scaling back operations. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan has withdrawn some staff for safety reasons, and the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait announced that it would suspend consular services until further notice.

Additionally, the U.S. government is advising its citizens residing in the Middle East to leave immediately. According to Reuters Yonhap News, the U.S. State Department has issued travel warnings for 14 locations: Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iraq, Qatar, Israel, the West Bank, the Gaza Strip, Jordan, and Yemen.

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