2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia

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

After Israel and the United States stroke Iran, loud explosions were reported in the eastern regions of Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia.

1 March

Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles aimed at the Prince Sultan Air Base and the Riyadh airport without any material losses. Iranian forces launched a missile attack on a US base in Saudi Arabia, a US soldier died from injuries sustained eight days later.

2 March

Saudi Arabia claimed to intercept two hostile drones aimed at Ras Tanura oil refinery while a limited fire broke out due to falling shrapnel.

It was closed but later reopened on 13 March.

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 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared its intention to start destroying "Western and Jewish political centers" in the region, including the Riyadh embassy.

4 March

The Aramco facility in Ras Tanura was hit for the second time by a projectile. A USMC Lance Corporal Kevin Melendez was reported dead in a non-hostile incident.

8 March

An Iranian drone strike, which the IRGC said targeted radar systems, hit a residential building in Al-Kharj, killing two people of Indian and Bangladeshi nationalities and injuring another 12 people.

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