Attack by two drones on US embassy in Saudi capital sparks 'limited' fireRIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 3, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - 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 retaliatory strikes across the Gulf. "The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, according to initial assessments. Two witnesses told AFP they saw fire engines around the embassy. A source close to the Saudi army told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue, that Saudi air defence intercepted four drones targeting Riyadh's diplomatic quarter in the attack. In Qatar, military intercepted two ballistic missiles early Tuesday morning, the country's defence ministry said in a statement.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 03, 2026 03:36 UTC