Coverage dated March 2, 2026

US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones; Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon

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Iran's drone attack on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia escalates conflict with US and Israel. Hundreds dead, oil prices soar, and US citizens urged to leave Middle East.

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

  2. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones; Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    Iran's drone attack on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia escalates conflict with US and Israel. Hundreds dead, oil prices soar, and US citizens urged to leave Middle East.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    Iran strikes US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war escalates (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The conflict escalated on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.

  4. WSVN Miami

    Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday as it kept hitting targets

  5. WHEC Rochester

    Latest: Iranian strikes hit Lebanon and Saudi Arabia as US and Israel target nuclear facilities (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday, as it continued to target areas around the region.

  6. WHDH Boston

    Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as conflict expands yet again - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of

  7. Al-Monitor

    US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones, Saudi defence ministry says (opens Al-Monitor)

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    By Timour AzhariMarch 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones resulting in a limited fire and some material damage, the kingdom's defence ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday, citing an initial assessment.

  8. KVIA El Paso

    US embassy in Saudi Arabia struck by Iranian drones: US officials (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, Nadine El-Bawab, David Brennan, Kevin Shalvey, and Meredith Deliso Last Updated: March 2, 2026, 6:07 PM MST The U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has been struck by two Iranian drones, according to two U.S.

  9. Insider

    The US Embassy in Riyadh was attacked by 2 drones, Saudi Arabia says (opens Insider)

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    US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by drones, resulting in a small fire and some damage to the building, Saudi Arabia officials said.

  10. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Iran has hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike as it keeps striking targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pound Iran with airstrikes

  11. BNO News

    Fire breaks out at U.S. Embassy in Riyadh following reports of explosions (opens BNO News)

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    Two suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire, according to media reports. Reuters, citing three people familiar with the matter, reported that a loud blast was heard and flames were seen at the U.S. Embassy early Tuesday morning.

  12. MyNorthwest

    The Latest: Strikes escalate across the Middle East as Iran attacks US Embassy in Saudi Arabia (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Iran struck the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone early Tuesday, as it continued to target areas around the region.

  13. KOB 4

    US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones as Israeli military ramps up operations in Lebanon (opens KOB 4)

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    The Israeli military says soldiers are “operating in southern Lebanon” as it continues strikes against Hezbollah. It says the deployment is part of a broader effort to increase security for residents in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon. Earlier, Iran hit the U.S.

  14. Townhall

    U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Fire After Apparent Drone Attack (opens Townhall)

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    Explosion and fire reported at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh amid rising regional conflict.

  15. Breitbart News

    Iranian Drones Hit U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Iranian drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a fire and damage to the building on Monday.

  16. Fox News

    US Embassy struck by drones in Saudi Arabia as Americans instructed to shelter in place (opens Fox News)

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    The Iranian drone attack on the U.S. Embassy Riyadh prompts shelter-in-place orders as Tehran's retaliation for Operation Epic Fury continues.

  17. MyNorthwest

    US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate (opens MyNorthwest)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike early Tuesday as it kept striking targets around

  18. WHDH Boston

    Iran strikes the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of

  19. Al Jazeera

    US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani port hit by drones; US base in Bahrain targeted (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Saudi Defence Ministry says a fire broke out at the embassy, while media reported a drone attack on Oman’s Duqm port.

  20. The Guardian

    US embassy in Riyadh hit by Iranian drones as Israeli troops enter southern Lebanon (opens The Guardian)

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    Iran continues to target American bases and Hezbollah fires at Israel as conflict spreads across Middle East

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  22. PBS NewsHour

    Iranian drones strike U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war widens (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran's capital.

  23. The Daily Signal

    US Embassies in Middle East Targeted by Drones, Mobs (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Two drones strike the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, resulting in a limited fire and minor damage to the building, according to Saudi Arabia.

  24. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Iran strikes US Embassy in Saudi Arabia as war expands yet again (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

  25. WFMZ Allentown

    Iranian drones hit the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, while hundreds are reported dead in Iran (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Iran has hit the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone strike as it keeps striking targets around the region, while the United States and Israel pound Iran

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