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US Embassy in Saudi Arabia Attacked as Americans Told to Leave

The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier. Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East on March 3, with Washington warning its citizens to evacuate the entire region. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images) — The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026, after it was hit by drone strikes earlier. Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East on March 3, with Washington warning its citizens to evacuate the entire region. (Photo by AFP via Getty Images)
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March 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM UTC

Good morning. Americans are urged to leave the Middle East as the Iran conflict deepens. Inflation worries mount as oil and gas prices keep surging. And suspicions are raised as more people bet on the war. Listen to the day’s top stories.