Shiite Muslims set a fire at the US Consulate's entrance gate during a rally to condemn the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 1, 2026.  Image credits/AP and PTI
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Fire, smoke seen inside US Embassy compound in Kuwait after attack by Iran

The United States had earlier issued an urgent warning to Americans there to take cover and remain indoors

AP

DUBAI: Fire and smoke rose from inside the US Embassy compound in Kuwait after an Iranian attack on the small Mideast nation on Monday.

Video obtained by The Associated Press showed the smoke with an alarm wailing.

The United States had earlier issued an urgent warning to Americans there to take cover and remain indoors.

It said: “Do not come to the Embassy,” without elaborating.

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