Iran widened its retaliation against U.S. and Israeli airstrikes by targeting American allies across the Middle East, including a drone attack on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. Saudi officials said two drones caused minor damage and a limited fire, with no immediate reports of injuries.
The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a shelter-in-place alert for Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran. The State Department urged Americans to depart multiple countries in the region due to escalating safety risks.
JUST IN: An Iranian-backed Iraqi militia has struck a hotel in the Erbil province, where they claim US troops are staying, according to CNN.
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The news comes as President Trump says retaliation from the U.S. is coming after an attack on the US Embassy in Riyadh.
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U.S. Central Command said American forces destroyed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps command centers. The Israel Defense Forces reported strikes in Tehran and Beirut after missile launches from Iran and Hezbollah.
Two Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh early on March 3, causing minor fire and structural damage, with no injuries reported. The US Mission issued a shelter-in-place order for American citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran pic.twitter.com/xtNyj6ae3v
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Missiles and drones were also reported in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Israel, signaling a broader regional confrontation.
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