The US Department of State has announced the suspension of operations at its Embassy in Kuwait City. It urged American citizens in Kuwait to depart the country using available transportation options if they can do so safely. The department emphasized that the safety of Americans abroad remains its highest priority, providing emergency contact details for those requiring assistance. This move comes amid escalating regional tensions following recent military strikes and retaliatory attacks.

US State Department suspends operations at its Kuwait embassy, urges American citizens to leave the country amid escalating regional tensions.

The United States Department of State has announced the suspension of operations at its Embassy in Kuwait City, urging American citizens in Kuwait to leave the country.

In a press release, the State Department said that while operations at the embassy have been halted, there have been no reported injuries among US personnel.

"Today, the Department of State announced the suspension of operations at U.S. Embassy Kuwait City," the statement said.

The department emphasised that the safety and security of Americans overseas remains its "highest priority."

"While there have been no reported injuries to the US personnel, the safety of Americans abroad remains the highest priority of the US Department of State," it added.

The State Department also said that the travel advisory for Kuwait remains at Level 3: Reconsider Travel, advising US citizens to check the latest updates and country-specific information through official channels.

"The Travel Advisory for Kuwait remains at a Level 3: Reconsider Travel. US citizens should consult the most current Travel Advisory and country information at travel.state.gov," the statement said.

In its advisory, the department urged American citizens currently in Kuwait to leave the country. "US citizens in Kuwait should depart the country, if they can do so safely, using commercial or other available transportation options. US citizens unable to depart should shelter in place," the statement noted.