Shocking Leak Reveals True Damage of U.S. Embassy Strike Was Concealed
Yahoo News Canada • • world
Key Points:
- A March 3 Iranian drone strike on the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh caused far more damage than previously reported, penetrating embassy walls and igniting a fire that lasted about half a day, according to U.S. officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.
- The attack damaged three floors of the embassy, including a CIA station, with some parts deemed irreparable, contradicting earlier Saudi claims of only minor damage.
- The strike, occurring around 1:30 a.m., could have resulted in mass casualties if it had happened during working hours; multiple drones were involved, with some intercepted and debris falling near a preschool.
- The attack is viewed as a deliberate message from Iran demonstrating its capability to target Americans in supposedly secure locations, highlighting vulnerabilities despite Saudi defenses.
- Following the attack, President Trump vowed swift retaliation; subsequent Iranian assaults on U.S. bases in the region have resulted in 13 American deaths and over 365 wounded service members.
