Saudi Arabia to take all necessary measures to defend its security, cabinet says

Vehicles ply along a road, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh
Vehicles ply along a road, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer
Source: REUTERS

Saudi Arabia will take all necessary measures to defend its security and protect its territory, citizens and residents, the state news agency reported early on Wednesday, citing a cabinet statement.

An Iranian attack targeted the U.S. embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes on Gulf states that host U.S. bases, following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran on Saturday.

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