The war in the Middle East continues to expand its radius of impact. The Ministry of Defense of Saudi Arabia confirmed this Monday that the United States embassy in Riyadh was attacked by two drones, an incident that caused “a small fire and minor property damage” in the diplomatic building, although without victims, according to the Saudi authorities.
The attack occurs with exchanges of missiles and drones between Iran, Israel and US bases deployed in several countries in the world. Gulf.
Immediate security alert
Following the incident, the US diplomatic mission issued a security alert ordering its staff and recommending American citizens take refuge in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran, in addition to limiting non-essential travel to military installations in the region.
“The team continues to monitor the regional situation”said the official notice, which also urged people to maintain a personal safety plan, avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, and follow the instructions of local authorities.
CNN reported, citing sources close to the case, that the drones were allegedly linked to Iran, although neither Washington nor Riyadh have officially confirmed that attribution. According to those same sources, no injuries were reported.
A conflict that expands
The attack coincides with the thirteenth wave of offensives announced by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard against US bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, as well as against Israel,
Since the beginning of the joint offensive of The United States and Israel against Iran last weekendthe region is experiencing an escalation without recent precedents. Iranian reprisals have reached military bases, strategic installations and now also diplomatic infrastructures.
Washington raises warning level
In parallel, the The US State Department asked its citizens this Monday to immediately leave 14 countries and territories in the Middle Eastincluding Saudi Arabia, due to “serious risks” to their security arising from the ongoing war.
The recommendation represents one of the most forceful warnings issued by Washington in recent years for the region and confirms that the conflict has entered a phase of expansion that affects not only to military objectives, but also to diplomatic interests.
The attack on the embassy in Riad marks a new step in the escalation: it is no longer just about military bases or strategic positions, but about diplomatic symbols and direct international presence. The war, far from being contained, continues to expand its perimeter.
