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U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones

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U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones

2026-03-03 19:27 Last Updated At:20:57

Saudi Arabia's Defense Ministry said Tuesday that the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones earlier in the day, amid continuation of the U.S.-Iran conflict triggered by the U.S.-Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic.

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.

Security in the embassy district, which houses the U.S. Embassy as well as diplomatic missions from various other countries and offices of international organizations, has been strengthened in case of possible further attack.

U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones

U.S. embassy in Riyadh hit by drones

Hong Kong's stock market tumbled on Tuesday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 1.12 percent to close at 25,768.08 points.

The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index lost 1.07 percent to end at 8,608.71 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index plunged 2.26 percent to 4,876.53 points.

Hong Kong stocks close lower

Hong Kong stocks close lower

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