The conflict between the United States and Iran intensified after drones struck the U.S. embassy compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about further escalation across the Middle East.
Saudi officials confirmed that two drones hit the embassy in the capital city. Authorities did not immediately report casualties from the attack.
The incident comes as military operations between the United States and Iran entered their third day, with fighting expanding across several areas of the region.
Military Tensions Continue to Rise
The United States has been conducting strikes against targets inside Iran alongside Israel. The operations were launched following attacks that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
President Donald Trump said the campaign represented what he described as the country’s “last, best chance to strike” Iran’s military infrastructure.
Speaking from the White House, Trump said the conflict could last four to five weeks, though he warned it might continue longer depending on developments on the ground.
U.S. military leaders said additional forces are being deployed to the region but declined to give a timeline for how long the war could continue.
Regional Impact Spreads
The conflict is already affecting infrastructure and transportation across the Middle East.
A drone strike also targeted the Ras Tanura refinery operated by Saudi Aramco, prompting concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.
Air travel has also been affected. Thousands of flights have been canceled as airlines avoid airspace in areas considered high risk due to missile and drone activity.
U.S. Casualties and Military Incidents
The U.S. military confirmed that six American service members have been killed in action since the conflict began.
In a separate incident, three U.S. F-15 fighter jets crashed over Kuwait during what officials described as an apparent friendly fire event. No casualties were reported in the crash.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the president has full authority to determine how long the military campaign continues.
Global Markets React
Financial markets also reacted to the growing conflict.
Oil prices surged as investors worried about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Gold prices also climbed as investors sought safer assets during the uncertainty.
Stock markets in the United States, Europe, and Asia declined as the conflict expanded.
Iranian officials have also warned that shipping routes could be targeted. Reports from Iranian media quoted a commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps saying the Strait of Hormuz had been closed and that ships attempting to pass through could be attacked.
The waterway is one of the world’s most important energy routes, carrying a significant portion of global oil shipments.
Lawmakers in Washington are also preparing to debate a resolution in Congress that could address presidential war powers related to the conflict.
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