A big news regarding security has come to light in Saudi Arabia on the morning of Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The US Embassy in the capital Riyadh was attacked by two drones, due to which a fire broke out and there was some damage to property. However, it is a matter of relief that Saudi Air Defense took immediate action and shot down four other drones in the air which were coming towards Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter. After this incident, security has been increased in the entire area and people have been advised to remain alert. According to Saudi officials, these attacks came from the direction of Iraq and were tracked on radar.
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What are the instructions for common people and migrants after the attack?
Immediately after this incident, the US Mission has issued orders for its citizens and employees in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran to remain safe in their places. In view of security, all consular services have been canceled for Tuesday, March 3.
This is also the time to be cautious for Indian and other foreign citizens living in Saudi Arabia. The local administration has appealed to the people to follow safety instructions and avoid going out without essential work. Movement has been limited especially in sensitive areas.
What is the situation in the Saudi government and neighboring countries?
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the attack and called it a violation of sovereignty. Initial investigation has revealed that these attacks were launched from Iraqi soil. The Saudi Army has put its preparations on ‘full alert’ mode and is ready to deal with any situation.
Apart from Saudi Arabia, its effect has also been seen in neighboring countries:
Queue: An attempt to attack Hamad International Airport has been foiled.
UAE and Oman: Here too, some suspicious activities and attacks have been reported in the last 24 hours.
Diplomatic negotiations: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has spoken on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed concern over this regional threat.