The US Embassy in Riyadh came under a drone attack on Tuesday, according to media reports. Sources told Reuters that a fire broke out inside the embassy compound in Riyadh and witnesses heard a loud explosion.

Two UAVs Strike Embassy Compound

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing the State Department, the embassy was “struck by two UAVs that hit the roof and the perimeter of the chancery.”

CNN reported that the drones were “suspected Iranian drones." One source quoted by CNN said there were no immediate reports of injuries.

So far, officials have not identified the group responsible for the attack. No organisation has claimed responsibility yet. Videos showing smoke rising from the embassy area circulated widely on social media.

Saudi Authorities Confirm Limited Damage

The Saudi Defense Ministry confirmed that two drones were involved in the strike. Officials described the incident as a “limited fire” that caused “minor damages.”

Authorities did not report any casualties.

Drone Strike Hits Aramco’s Ras Tanura Refinery

A day earlier, on Monday (March 2), another drone strike targeted the Saudi Aramco facility in Ras Tanura.

Reports said Iran launched Shahed-136 drones at the refinery. Ras Tanura is one of the world’s largest oil refineries, with a production capacity of 550,000 barrels per day. It also serves as a major export terminal on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf coast.

The attack caused a fire, but emergency teams quickly brought it under control. There were no casualties. As a precaution, Aramco temporarily halted refinery operations.

Part of Wider Regional Escalation

The attacks form part of Iran’s ongoing retaliation following joint US-Israeli strikes that reportedly killed Ali Khamenei. In recent days, Iran has also targeted the US Embassy in Kuwait and energy facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman.

The drone strikes signal a widening conflict across the Gulf region, raising fresh concerns about diplomatic missions and key energy infrastructure.