Iran attacks US Embassy in Riyadh, Trump warns of ‘US response’

Key Highlights

• Saudi Arabia now finds itself directly affected, with reported drone and missile activity targeting its territory, diplomatic facilities and military-linked infrastructure.
• In Saudi Arabia, the United States Embassy in Riyadh caught fire after being attacked by two suspected Iranian drones, the Saudi Ministry of Defence announced on Tuesday.
• The fire was “limited,” the ministry said, and resulted in minor damage to the building.
• According to Reuters, a loud blast was heard before the fire broke out, and smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, which houses foreign missions.
• The United States on Sunday strongly condemned Iran’s missile and drone attacks in a joint statement issued alongside Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.