Washington, United States. The United States has ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their family members from Kuwait and Qatar, the State Department said, citing sharply escalating regional tensions.
Departure order for Kuwait and Qatar
The State Department announced the ordered departure of non-emergency US government personnel and their family members from Kuwait and Qatar as tensions in the region increased.
US Embassy in Kuwait to close
The US Embassy in Kuwait said it would remain closed until further notice, according to a post on X, indicating a significant reduction in the American diplomatic presence in the Gulf.
Jerusalem embassy warns on assistance to citizens
In a separate statement, the US Embassy in Jerusalem said it was not in a position to evacuate or directly assist American citizens seeking to leave Israel, and urged US nationals to make their own arrangements.
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