Two drones hit US Embassy in Riyadh: Explosions, fire reported
Scene from Riyadh — US Embassy after attack (photo: screenshot)
Explosions rocked Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, followed by a fire outbreak. Two drones carried out an attack, The Guardian reports.
Information that the embassy was attacked by two drones was confirmed by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense.
"The US Embassy in Riyadh was subjected to an attack by two drones according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building," the ministry said.
Footage published by the media shows a massive column of black smoke rising above the embassy building.
Fox News, for its part, reported that the diplomatic mission was empty at the time of the strike and there were no casualties.
Operation against Iran
As is known, on February 28 United States and Israel carried out strikes on Iran, eliminating the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several senior officials.
In response, Tehran launched a massive attack using ballistic missiles and drones against the territory of Israel and US allies, where Pentagon military bases are located. Among those countries are Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.
On March 2, a column of black smoke was spotted above the US Embassy building in Kuwait after a series of attacks by Iran.
