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2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia

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2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia
Part of the 2026 Iran war
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia is located in Saudi Arabia
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia)
Date28 February 2026 – present
Location
Riyadh and Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Result

Ongoing

Belligerents
Iran Saudi Arabia
United States
Units involved
See order of battle
Casualties and losses
Per Saudi Arabia:
10 Iranian drones and 2 cruise missiles shot down[2]		 Per Saudi Arabia:
None

Since the 2026 Iran war began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February, locations across Saudi Arabia have been subject to multiple retaliatory Iranian missile strikes. The strikes also targeted oil refineries in Saudi Arabia.

Strikes

28 February

Following Israeli–United States strikes on Iran, loud explosions were reported in the eastern regions of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.[3] The foreign ministry of Saudi Arabia condemned the attacks and claimed that the attacks were repulsed.[4]

1 March

Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Base and the Riyadh airport without any material losses.[5]

2 March

Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted two hostile drones aimed at the Ras Tanura oil refinery while a limited fire broke out due to falling shrapnel.[6]

3 March

The United States embassy in Riyadh was subject to an attack by two Iranian drones, which Saudi authorities confirmed and said had caused "limited fire and minor material damages." This came before the IRGC declared its intention to start destroying "American political centers" in the region, including the Riyadh embassy.[7]

4 March

The Aramco facility in Ras Tanura was hit for the second time. According to reports, the site was struck by a projectile.[8]

Reactions

  • Saudi Arabia: The Saudi cabinet stated that it will take all necessary measures to defend Saudi Arabia's security, territory, citizens, and residents.[9]
  • United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned the Iranian strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, stating "Iranian strikes on Riyadh, including on the US embassy, are completely unacceptable. We condemn these reckless and destabilising attacks that target innocent civilians."[10]
  • Pakistan: Pakistan's Foreign Minister stated that he reminded Iran of the mutual defense agreement they signed with Saudi Arabia in September 2025.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ "CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack". The Washington Post. 2026-03-03. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  2. ^ "Saudi air defenses intercept 10 drones, 2 cruise missiles". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  3. ^ "'Very scary and very loud': Residents in Riyadh, Manama recount explosion". Dawn. 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  4. ^ "Multiple Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  5. ^ "Saudi Arabia intercepts missile attacks on airport, base — report". The Times of Israel. AFP. 2026-03-01. ISSN 0040-7909. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  6. ^ Dincel, Serdar (2026-03-04). "Saudi Arabia says it repelled drones attempting to strike Ras Tanura oil refinery". Anadolu Ajansi. Archived from the original on 6 March 2026. Retrieved 2026-03-02.
  7. ^ Hansler, Jennifer (2026-03-03). "US Embassy in Saudi Arabia struck by 2 suspected Iranian drones, no injuries reported". CNN. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  8. ^ "Ras Tanura hit again as projectile strikes Saudi Aramco facility". The Economic Times. 2026-03-04. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
  9. ^ Osgood, Brian. "US bases and embassies attacked as Iran ratchets up Gulf strikes". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  10. ^ Osgood, Brian. "US bases and embassies attacked as Iran ratchets up Gulf strikes". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  11. ^ "Pakistan says Saudi defense pact covers 'comprehensive spectrum' of cooperation". Arab News. 2025-09-23. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
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