Columns of smoke were seen on Monday, March 2, 2026, rising from the vicinity of the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City following a new wave of Iranian strikes, according to Agence France-Presse (AFP). The incident comes amid rapidly escalating military tensions across the region.
Air raid sirens were heard earlier in the Kuwaiti capital, while authorities announced that an unspecified number of drones targeting the country had been intercepted. No immediate details were provided regarding the extent of the damage or potential casualties.
For its part, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait confirmed that it is facing an ongoing threat of missile and drone attacks over Kuwaiti territory, as regional hostilities intensify.
Witnesses cited by Reuters reported visible smoke in the area surrounding the embassy. Firefighters and ambulances were seen deployed near the site, as security forces maintained heightened alert and continued to assess the situation.
The development underscores growing instability in the Gulf region, raising concerns about a broader escalation that could impact regional security, energy markets, and international shipping routes.
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