On Tuesday morning, the United States embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by drones launched from Iran.
The attack caused a fire and minor damage to the diplomatic compound, further increasing the risk of conflict in the Middle East.
Witnesses saw thick black smoke and flames rising from the embassy area. While there was a loud explosion, Saudi officials confirmed the fire was controlled and the building was empty at the time, so no one was hurt.
Saudi air defense teams were able to shoot down four other drones that were targeting the same area before they could cause more harm.
Following this and a similar attack in Kuwait, the U.S. State Department has ordered the families of diplomats and non-essential workers to leave several nearby countries, including Iraq, Qatar, and Jordan.
This incident follows a drone strike on Monday that forced the Saudi Aramco oil refinery to shut down, showing that both government and energy sites are being targeted.
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