Middle East on edge as Israel conducts airstrikes and drones target Riyadh

Israel said its air force eliminated an Iranian defence unit and continues to strike missile and radar systems amid escalating regional tensions, while Iran reportedly launched two drones targeting the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh early Tuesday.

The Saudi Arabian defence ministry said that the attack in Riyadh caused a small fire and some damage as officials looked into what happened. The embassy told Americans to stay away from the compound because security concerns are growing as violence spreads across the region, even in Saudi Arabia.