More recently, Saudi Arabia has been a target of Islamic State group attacks that have killed dozens of people. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suicide bomber carried out an attack early on Monday near a U.S. diplomatic site in the western Saudi city of Jiddah, according to the Interior Ministry. The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed there were no casualties or injuries among the consular staff. Saudi Arabia is part of the U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. The Interior Ministry did not specify if it there are indications the bomber intended to target the U.S. diplomatic compound, saying an investigation was underway to determine his identity.

Source: Washington Post July 04, 2016 01:38 UTC