An explosion and fire occurred at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, according to Reuters.

N12 television reported, citing a senior U.S. official, that the U.S. diplomatic mission in Saudi Arabia was attacked, likely using a drone.

Later, the Ministry of Defense stated on social media X that preliminary information indicates the embassy was attacked by two drones, resulting in a small fire. The ministry noted the damage was minor and clarified that a total of eight unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down.

Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin, citing an official spokesperson, said no one was in the embassy building during the Iranian drone attack and there were no casualties.

The U.S. Embassy urged American citizens in Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran to immediately shelter in place and avoid travel to military facilities in the region.

Source: kun.uz