Fox News reported Monday night that two Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and a third drone is on its way.
Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin then announced, “The US Embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the Iranian drone strike, no injuries, official tells Fox.”
The US Embassy in Riyadh was empty at the time of the Iranian drone strike, no injuries, official tells Fox. https://t.co/UZ7Qj2PmPf
— Jennifer Griffin (@JenGriffinFNC) March 3, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: The US Embassy in Riyadh has been struck by 2 drones — but there are ZERO American casualties
Thank God! Protect the troops 🇺🇸🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ESzBG26ifF
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 3, 2026
🚨 U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has reportedly been attacked in apparent drone strike.
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) March 3, 2026
Following the attack, the Embassy announced:
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 in the region – we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately and avoid the Embassy until further notice due to an attack on the facility. The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation.
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
Just minutes earlier, the Embassy had posted the following announcement on X:
Subject: Security Alert – Shelter in Place – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar. 3, 2026)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Event: Security Alert
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 in the region – we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately.
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia continues to monitor the regional situation.
We encourage all travelers to review our most recentSecurity Alerts, review any travel plans in case of disruptions, and make appropriate decisions to keep themselves and their families safe.
We advise all U.S. citizens to maintain a personal safety plan. Crises can happen unexpectedly while traveling or living abroad, and a good plan helps you think through potential scenarios and determine in advance the best course of action.
Actions to Take:
· Shelter in place.
· Refer to our website for the latest Security Alerts.
· Enroll or re-enroll in the Department of State’sSmart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) . STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates and makes it easier for the U.S. Embassy to contact you in an emergency.
· Ensure you have a valid U.S. passport for short-notice travel; visit our website to schedule a passport appointment.
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· Monitor official information sources.
· Follow the instructions of local authorities.
Subject: Security Alert – Shelter in Place – U.S. Mission to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mar. 3, 2026)
Location: Saudi Arabia
Event: Security Alert
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh and Dhahran and are limiting…— U.S. Embassy Riyadh (@USAinKSA) March 3, 2026
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