State Department announces closure of U.S. Embassy in Kuwait after retaliatory Iranian strikes

By The Associated Press

Posted Mar 5, 2026 03:17:19 PM.

Last Updated Mar 5, 2026 03:31:22 PM.

WASHINGTON (AP) — State Department announces closure of U.S. Embassy in Kuwait after retaliatory Iranian strikes.

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