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The United States has temporarily shut down two of its diplomatic missions in the Middle East and scaled back operations in several other countries as military exchanges continue across the region.
The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was closed after the compound was reportedly hit by two suspected Iranian drones. Footage circulating on Monday, obtained by Reuters and later geolocated by CNN, showed smoke rising near the embassy premises. A source familiar with the situation said the facility had been struck on both Sunday and Monday.
In addition, the US Embassy in Kuwait has suspended operations “until further notice.” The State Department has directed non-essential government staff to depart Kuwait as a precautionary measure.
Amid heightened tensions, the US State Department has advised American citizens to immediately leave 14 countries in the region due to what it described as “serious safety risks.” These countries are Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Furthermore, non-emergency US government personnel and their families have been instructed to leave Jordan, Bahrain, Qatar, Iraq, and the United Arab Emirates as part of broader security measures.
The moves reflect growing concerns over the safety of American personnel and civilians as instability intensifies across the Middle East.
