Iranian strike on US Embassy in Saudi Arabia caused more damage than disclosed: Report

An Iranian drone attack on the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia last month caused more damage than previously disclosed, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing US officials, Anadolu reports. The attack occurred on March 3, when a drone bypassed air defenses at Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter and struck the American compound. A second drone followed, hitting the same spot and causing another explosion. The strikes, which took place at night, breached a secure part of the embassy where hundreds of employees would typically work, severely damaging three floors. The CIA station was among the affected areas. According to the report, Saudi officials initially downplayed the attack, calling it a minor fire with limited damage, but the US officials said […]