Washington DC [US], March 6 (ANI): The United States Department of State has announced the suspension of operations at its Embassy in Kuwait City and urged American citizens in Kuwait to leave the country.
In a press release, the State Department said operations at the embassy have been halted, and there have been no reported injuries among US personnel. “Today, the Department of State announced the suspension of operations at U.S. Embassy Kuwait City,” the statement said, adding that the safety and security of Americans overseas remains the department’s “highest priority.”
The Travel Advisory for Kuwait remains at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. The department advised US citizens to consult the most current Travel Advisory and country information at travel.state.gov.
“US citizens in Kuwait should depart the country, if they can do so safely, using commercial or other available transportation options. US citizens unable to depart should shelter in place,” the advisory said.
For those needing urgent assistance, the State Department provided emergency contact numbers: the Bureau of Consular Affairs is reachable 24/7 at +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) and +1-888-407-4747 (from the United States and Canada). The department also encouraged enrollment in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at step.state.gov to receive security alerts and updates from the nearest US diplomatic mission.
The suspension comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia following a joint US-Israel military strike on February 28 on Iranian territory that reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and other senior figures, prompting a strong response from Tehran. In retaliation, Iran launched waves of drone and missile attacks targeting American military bases across multiple Arab countries as the conflict entered its sixth day. Israel is also continuing strikes and expanding operations to Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah. (ANI)
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