Re: [Salon] US Embassy in Riyadh struck by two drones, Saudi says

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Subject: Re: [Salon] US Embassy in Riyadh struck by two drones, Saudi says
From: Chas Freeman <cwfresidence@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 20:56:37 -0500
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Israel set the precedent for this. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_airstrike_on_the_Iranian_consulate_in_Damascus We are now seeing the consequences of that.

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM Chas Freeman <cwfresidence@gmail.com> wrote:

https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/us-embassy-riyadh-struck-two-drones-saudi-says
US Embassy in Riyadh struck by two drones, Saudi says
3 March 2026
Saudi authorities said two drones struck the US Embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday, causing a limited fire and minor damage to the building.
“The US Embassy in Riyadh was subjected to an attack by two drones according to initial estimates, resulting in a limited fire and minor material damage to the building,” a spokesperson said.

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