US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit in drone attack: reports

In a troubling turn of events, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, sustained damage following a suspected drone attack on Monday night, believed to be orchestrated by Iran.

According to a Saudi defense ministry spokesperson, two drones struck the embassy, causing a small fire and inflicting minor material damage on the premises. The incident was reported on the social media platform X, highlighting the precarious security situation.

Eyewitness accounts, as reported by Reuters, described a loud explosion followed by visible flames, underscoring the gravity of the attack. This development has heightened tensions in the region, prompting swift action from U.S. officials.

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