'Definitely carried out by Zionists': Iran denies involvement in attack on US Embassy in Riyadh

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps condemned the attack on the US embassy in Riyadh that took place in March and said Tehran had no role in the incident. It claimed that the attack was “definitely carried out by the Zionists", noting Israel’s strategy in the region.

"This event has absolutely no connection to the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran," it said, according to Press TV.

The Iranian Embassy in South Africa took to X and said, “The attack on Oman’s oil facilities is a false flag operation. Iran had no role in it."

Oman’s state news agency, citing an energy ministry official, said the attack did not affect the flow of oil or petroleum products in the country. British maritime security firm Ambrey reported that oil storage facilities at an Omani port were targeted in the incident, adding that no commercial vessels in the vicinity were harmed.

Kuwait, like much of the Gulf region, relies heavily on desalinated water supplies. On March 30, an Indian national was killed after a power and desalination facility in Kuwait was struck. Iran denied responsibility for the attack and instead blamed Israel.

The breakdown in diplomatic efforts comes alongside a sharp escalation in military conflict, including the downing of a US fighter jet over Iranian territory.

CNN, citing three sources familiar with the matter, reported that American forces have rescued one crew member from the aircraft. The individual is said to be alive, in US custody, and receiving medical care, while the second crew member remains missing as search and rescue operations continue.

The ongoing conflict began after what was described as an unprovoked and unlawful war launched by the US-Israeli coalition on February 28. According to Press TV, the initial strikes targeted Iran’s senior civilian and military leadership, leading to the death of the former Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian military officials said that the only way for host countries to avoid being drawn into the escalating conflict is for foreign forces to withdraw, Press TV reported.