US suspends embassy operations in Kuwait City

The US has suspended operations at its embassy in Kuwait City due to escalating tensions following recent airstrikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks in the Gulf. While no US personnel were injured, the State Department has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Kuwait, urging Americans to reconsider travel and to leave if safe. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed condolences for Kuwaiti soldiers killed in attacks linked to Iran’s retaliation, which has included drone strikes targeting US interests.

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