US embassy in Saudi Arabia closed after attack on facility

The US Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, said it is cancelling all consular appointments on Tuesday “due to an attack on the facility,” which was struck by suspected Iranian drones earlier that morning.

The Saudi defense ministry had previously confirmed the attack, saying it caused “limited fire and minor material damages.” A source familiar with the matter told CNN there were no initial reports of injuries.

“All routine and emergency American Citizen Services appointments are cancelled. The shelter in place notification for Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dhahran remains in place and we recommend American citizens in the Kingdom also continue to shelter in place,” the embassy wrote on X.

It added that all Americans should “maintain a personal safety plan” and avoid the embassy facility until further notice.

Earlier on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia’s military intercepted and destroyed eight drones near Riyadh and the central city of Al Kharj, according to the defense ministry. Its statement did not say whether any damage or casualties resulted.