Two drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, causing a fire and damage to the facility.
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Two drones hit the US Embassy in Riyadh on March 3
The attack caused a fire and damage to the embassy
Iran conducted the drone attack
The US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones resulting in a limited fire and some material damage, according to the Saudi defense ministry.
The drone attack occurred amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes on Gulf states hosting US bases following recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
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