Smoke rises near US Embassy in Kuwait City — embassy says "continuing threat"; shelter in place
AFP correspondents reported smoke rising from the area where the US Embassy is located in Kuwait City on Monday morning. The embassy did not confirm it was directly hit but issued a security alert: "There is a continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks over Kuwait. Do not come to the embassy. US Embassy personnel are sheltering in place." This follows the 3 US KIA at Ali Al Salem and the crash of several US warplanes in Kuwait the same morning.
Actor responses
IRGC: US Embassy Kuwait — US military and diplomatic facilities are legitimate targets. American presence across the Gulf constitutes active military occupation.
State Department: Embassy Kuwait staff sheltering in place. Facility remains operational. Embassy closed to public. Drone attack condemned in strongest terms.
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EMERGENCY ALERT: Drone activity detected near the Embassy of Kuwait City. All staff sheltering in place. Embassy closed to the public until further notice. American citizens in Kuwait: shelter in place or depart the country immediately if safe to do so. Follow @StateDept for guidance.