Iran Targets U.S. Allies, Hits American Embassy in Riyadh

In response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, Iran launched retaliatory attacks targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East. Two drones struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing a small fire and minor damage. The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia issued a 'shelter in place' alert for Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran. Concurrently, Israel reported missile launches from Iran, the United Arab Emirates engaged its air defenses against incoming ballistic missiles, Qatar shot down two Iranian fighter jets, and Bahrain activated its sirens, urging calm. These developments mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.