The United States Embassy in Kuwait has announced the suspension of its operations “until further notice” as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East.
In a security advisory released on Tuesday, the embassy confirmed its temporary closure and said all previously scheduled appointments have been cancelled.
“Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Kuwait Closure.
“Due to ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait will be closed until further notice.
“We have canceled all regular and emergency consular appointments. We will communicate when the embassy returns to normal operations,” the notice read.
The embassy did not specify a timeline for reopening but assured that updates would be provided as the situation evolves.