U.S. Embassy in Saudi Capital Hit by 2 Drones on Tuesday, Kingdom Says
Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.
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Americans in Riyadh and other cities were advised to shelter in place immediately.
President Trump also declined to rule out sending ground troops into Iran as the conflict spread into the Gulf countries and Lebanon and Israel exchanged strikes.
Saudi Arabia’s vital Ras Tanura oil refinery has been forced to shut down following a drone strike on Monday, 2 March 2026. The kingdom’s defence ministry confirmed the attack on this key energy facility near Dammam on the Gulf coast.Air defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming drone, according to a military spokesperson cited by the state-run Saudi Press Agency.Videos circulating
Recent reports indicate that Iranian forces launched a barrage of missiles and drones targeting US military installations in the Middle East.These attacks reportedly overwhelmed American Patriot air defence systems, allowing several projectiles to penetrate and strike key targets.Eyewitness accounts from the region describe explosions near US bases, with footage circulating online showing debris
The Congress party has strongly condemned the joint military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran, dubbing the operation Operation Roaring Lion.These strikes targeted key Iranian military sites, missile production facilities, and locations near the office of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The development has sparked fears of a broader regional conflagration in
Satellite imagery has revealed a significant uptick in military aircraft at Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan Air Base, a key facility long utilised by United States forces. High-resolution images captured on 21 February 2026 showed at least 43 aircraft parked at the base, a notable increase from the 27 visible just four days earlier on 17 February.By 25 February, the number had slightly decreased to
A request made to President Trump about the war in Sudan is at the heart of a diplomatic dispute between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Arab and Islamic governments issue joint statement denouncing comments made on Tucker Carlson podcastGovernments from across the Islamic world have condemned remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, suggesting it would “be fine” for Israe…
“A company cannot work with East and West. You have to make strategic decisions. And the decision has been made within SCOPA. We’re working with NATO countries,” company executive Walid Abu Khaled told Breaking Defense.
India unveiled the Sheshnaag 150 swarm drone at the World Defence Show (WDS) 2026 in Riyadh, positioning it as a game-changer for deep-strike missions.Developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies, this long-range collaborative loitering munition boasts a claimed range exceeding 1,000 km and a payload capacity of 25 to 40 kg.If validated through trials, it promises a cost-effective alternative