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Iranian Drones Attack US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani Port, and US Base in Bahrain
On March 3, 2026, Iranian drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh, an Omani port, and a US military base in Bahrain. The attacks, which occurred simultaneously, marked a significant escalation in regional tensions. No casualties were reported, but the incidents raised concerns about the security of US interests in the Middle East.
Iranian drones targeted the US Embassy in Riyadh, an Omani port, and a US military base in Bahrain. The attacks, which took place around 8:00 AM local time, were coordinated and launched from multiple locations. Al Jazeera reported that the drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh and the Omani port, while France 24 attributed the attacks to Iranian drones. The US military base in Bahrain was also hit, though details about the extent of the damage remain unclear. The attacks were widely attributed to Iran, with France 24 citing Iranian responsibility. Al Jazeera did not specify the perpetrator but noted the scale of the strikes. The incidents have led to heightened diplomatic tensions and calls for increased security measures.
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IndependentAl JazeeraMar 3, 12:00 PM
US Embassy in Riyadh, Omani port hit by drones; US base in Bahrain targeted - Al JazeeraComprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.
PublicFrance 24Mar 3, 12:00 PM
US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones - France 24Comprehensive up-to-date news coverage, aggregated from sources all over the world by Google News.