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US embassy in Riyadh hit by drones

Xinhua | Updated: 2026-03-03 08:28

RIYADH -- Saudi Arabia's defense ministry said Tuesday that the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones.

The drone attack resulted in "limited" fire and material damage, the ministry said.

Previous reports said loud explosions were heard in Riyadh's diplomatic quarter.

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