There has been news of a drone attack on the US Embassy located in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. According to reports, the CIA station inside the embassy complex was targeted in this attack. This incident has happened at a time when tensions between America and Iran have increased significantly in the region. Security agencies have become alert after this attack.
Important updates related to the attack
According to media reports and information received from Washington Post, a suspected drone attacked on Monday. Due to this the premises filled with smoke and a part of the building was damaged. US and Saudi Arabian officials have confirmed that two drones hit the embassy, causing structural damage. However, no one has been officially confirmed injured yet.
Tension increased between Iran and America
This attack is being seen as a retaliatory action from Iran. Recently, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in American and Israeli attacks. It is being told that his location was discovered by the CIA itself. For this reason, the alleged office of the American intelligence agency based in Riyadh was targeted. It has not been fully confirmed yet officially.