Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026 (AFP) - Attack by two drones on US embassy in Riyadh sparks 'limited' fire: Saudi defence ministry spokesman

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2026-03-03

An attack by two drones early Tuesday on the US embassy in Riyadh sparked a small fire, a Saudi defence ministry spokesman said in a statement, while Iran pressed on with its campaign of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. "The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to initial assessments. The attack resulted in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building," the statement said after witnesses told AFP they had see......

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