US Embassy In Kuwait Closes Indefinitely Over 'Regional Tensions'

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-08T04:51:43+00:00

The US embassy in Kuwait has closed until further notice due to regional tensions and recent Iranian attacks, canceling all consular appointments.

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2026-03-08 04:51:43

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(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) [Editor’s Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid Israeli, US strikes on Iran for the latest regional developments.]

The US embassy in Kuwait on Tuesday said it was closed until further notice, a day after an AFP correspondent saw smoke rising from the mission following Iranian attacks on the country.

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“Due to ongoing regional tensions, the US Embassy in Kuwait will be closed until further notice. We have cancelled all regular and emergency consular appointments,” the embassy said in a statement on X.

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