Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:09am on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh on Monday night, triggering a fire and material damage. Saudi Arabia's defence ministry confirmed the attack, noting no casualties as the building was empty. The strike marks the fourth consecutive day of escalating hostilities following US and Israeli-led airstrikes on Iran, initiated after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has since retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Gulf states hosting US military bases. President Trump warned Iran, stating, "You'll find out soon what the retaliation will be." The US Embassy issued shelter-in-place advisories across Saudi Arabia. Regional airspace disruptions continue, with hundreds of flights delayed or cancelled across Gulf nations.
