WASHINGTON D.C March 2, 2026 – US President Donald Trump has declared that a response to the drone strike on the American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the deaths of US service members is coming “soon,” amid rising tensions in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
In an exclusive interview with NewsNation, President Trump told correspondent Kellie Meyer: “You’ll find soon what the retaliation will be for the attack on the U.S. embassy in Riyadh and for the U.S. service members killed.” He added that he does not believe “boots on the ground” will be necessary in any potential operation against Iran.
The attack took place early Tuesday when two suspected Iranian drones struck the US Embassy compound in Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter. Saudi Arabia’s Defense Ministry confirmed the strike caused a “limited fire” and only minor material damage. No injuries were reported among embassy staff.
This incident is part of a wider escalation following US and Israeli military actions against Iran. Iranian forces have launched retaliatory strikes across the region, targeting American interests in the Gulf.
The Pentagon has confirmed that at least six US service members have been killed since the conflict intensified, including losses from a separate attack in Kuwait.
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran, while the State Department urged heightened caution across the Middle East.
The breaking development was first highlighted on social media by BRICS News, which shared images of President Trump, the Saudi flag, and US military personnel alongside the report.
The situation remains fluid as Washington prepares its next steps. International observers warn that further escalation could destabilize the entire Gulf region.
Sources: NewsNation, Saudi Defense Ministry, Pentagon statements, Reuters and multiple verified international outlets.
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