More recently, Saudi Arabia has been a target of Islamic State group attacks that have killed dozens of people. The three-hour battle on the compound came amid a wave of al-Qaida attacks targeting Westerners and Saudi security posts. The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia confirmed there were no casualties or injuries among the consular staff. The U.S. Embassy regularly issues advisory messages for U.S. citizens in Saudi Arabia. FILE -- In this July 5, 2013 file photo, worshippers visit the cemetery outside the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.

Source: Washington Post July 04, 2016 17:28 UTC