Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that two drones attacked the United States Embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday morning. The incident caused a limited fire within the embassy compound and minor structural damage to parts of the building, according to a statement released on social media platform X.

Following the attack, precautionary instructions were issued for staff of the US missions in Saudi Arabia. Personnel in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran were advised to remain in safe locations, and movement to military installations in the region was restricted unless necessary.

The ministry’s statement did not specify who was responsible for the attack or whether any casualties occurred. The situation prompted heightened security measures around diplomatic and military facilities in the affected areas.