The US Embassy in Riyadh has been targeted by two Iranian drones, resulting in limited fire and minor material damage to the building, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday. The US Embassy asked American citizens to take shelter wherever they are. Update | Security Alert: Shelter in Place – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar.3, 2026) The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran and are limiting non-essential travel to any military installations… — U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) March 3, 2026 US President Donald Trump said you will find out soon what the retaliation will be for the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh and for the US service members killed. READ MORE: Saudi Entertainment Expo Returns To Riyadh For Eighth Year