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US assets in Gulf states targeted by Iranian strikes

Updated 2 months ago
Washington Times
France 24
3 articles2 sources
Summary

A fire started in the United States embassy in the Saudi capital of Riyadh after it was hit by two drones suspected to be from Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defence says the strike on the embassy early on March 3rd caused. This cluster currently includes 3 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 3 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include France 24, Washington Times.

Original Reporting (3)
Washington Times
Washington Times3/3/2026

Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran

Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pounded Iran with airstrikes in what U.S. President Trump suggested was just the start of a relentless campaign that could last more than a month.

France 24
France 24
France 24
Lean Left
3/3/2026

US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones

Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region. Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war, AFP reporters in the Saudi capital saw smoke damage on the walls and roof of the embassy.

France 24
France 24
France 24
Lean Left
3/4/2026

US assets in Gulf states targeted by Iranian strikes

A fire started in the United States embassy in the Saudi capital of Riyadh after it was hit by two drones suspected to be from Iran. The Saudi Ministry of Defence says the strike on the embassy early on March 3rd caused “minor material damage” to the compound. It comes as the region sees more attacks targeting US assets amid Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.