Trump red-faced after Iran targets US embassy, kills American troops?

Published on Mar 03, 2026 08:41 pm IST

U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed strong retaliation following reports of an attack on the U.S. embassy compound in Riyadh and casualties among American troops amid escalating tensions with Iran. In remarks to NewsNation on March 2, Trump signaled that a decisive response is imminent, emphasizing that the United States will rely primarily on airpower, naval assets, and long-range missile capabilities rather than deploying ground troops. As the Middle East crisis deepens, U.S. officials told CNN that Washington is preparing for a significant expansion of strikes targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, drone networks, and naval capabilities.

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