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
World

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.

Also Read

Honour killing law: Panel seeks views of recognised parties

Congress brass uneasy over TVK's pitch for Vijay as PM

Tamil Nadu eases building approvals with new measures, grants more power to local bodies

Complete all monsoon related works by September-end, Tamil Nadu government tells officials

Chennai bypass to get new access points, barrier-free tolling