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

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As military clashes between the United States and Iran continue, it has been reported that the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was also attacked by drones. Iran has launched indiscriminate drone strikes on neighboring Arab countries in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, raising concerns about the conflict escalating further.

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

The Saudi Ministry of Defense also issued a statement shortly after Iran's attack, stating, "The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was hit by a drone attack, resulting in a small fire and minor damage to the building." It added that "the U.S. Embassy issued evacuation orders for areas including Jeddah and Riyadh."

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 The U.S. Embassy in Jordan has withdrawn some staff for safety reasons, and the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait announced it would suspend consular services until further notice.

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

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