Drone attack hits US Embassy in Riyadh, fire reported

Explosions have been heard at the US Embassy in Riyadh after an attack involving two drones. A fire has broken out on the premises.

Source: Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry; Fox News; US Embassy

Quote from the Defence Ministry: "The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two UAVs. A fire occurred on the grounds of the diplomatic compound."

Details: Fox News reported that the embassy had been empty at the time of the attack. Early reports indicated no casualties.

Meanwhile, the US Embassy issued a message urging American citizens to stay in shelters in cities including Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran.

Background:

• Journalists at The New York Times reported that Iran had conducted strikes on at least six US military facilities in Bahrain, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.
• The US Department of State has urged Americans to leave more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries immediately due to security threats.

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