A loud explosion was heard and flames were seen at the US embassy in Riyadh early on Tuesday, three people familiar with the matter said, and one source said the fire was minor.
The US embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, causing a limited fire and some property damage, the Saudi Defense Ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday, citing an initial assessment.
The raid came amid continued Iranian missile and drone attacks against Gulf states hosting US bases, following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran on Saturday.
Reuters could not immediately confirm the circumstances of the incident.
A loud explosion was heard and flames were seen at the US embassy in Riyadh early on Tuesday, three people familiar with the matter said, and one source maintained the fire was minor. Black smoke was seen rising over Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter, which houses foreign missions.
No injuries were reported, two people familiar with the matter said, as the building was empty.
An embassy spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the Saudi government’s media office.
