US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete by By  JON GAMBRELL, DAVID RISING and SAMY MAGDYMarch 3, 2026 at 07:23 AM
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia hit with Iranian drones as American and Israeli attacks on Iran escalate
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In March 2026, escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has spread across multiple fronts. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by Iranian drones amidst increasing attacks on Iran by the US and Israel. Strikes occurred across Tehran, while Israel conducted a targeted attack on Hezbollah members in Beirut and southern Lebanon. During an Iranian air assault, three US fighter jets were mistakenly downed by Kuwaiti fire. Protests in support of Iran took place in Baghdad. The conflict has resulted in casualties and widespread damage in the region.

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National Security
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Police dispersed dozens of Iraqis protesting in support of Iran near Baghdad’s Green Zone on Monday night.

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Israel’s military on Monday said it had carried out a “targeted attack” on senior members of Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in Beirut.

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Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire Monday during an Iranian air assault.

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Strikes across Iran’s capital Tehran on Monday hit several areas of the city.

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Israel and the United States are pounding Iran as the war is expanding to several fronts.

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iran 100% israel 90% united states 80% airstrikes 70% military campaign 60% lebanon 50% hezbollah 50% air assault 40% friendly fire 40%

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