KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait (PNN) - March 2, 2026 - Smoke was seen rising from the United States Embassy in Kuwait City on Monday after Iranian strikes targeted the area.
An immediate shelter warning was issued, with Amerikans told to stay away and take cover as missile and drone threats continued.
“Do not come to the Embassy,” the FPSA warned earlier.
Amerikans in the area were urged to take cover and remain indoors. Fire and smoke were seen inside the embassy compound. An alarm was heard after the Iranian attack. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The embassy later issued a security alert warning of a continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks over Kuwait.
Ayman Moawad, an Egyptian worker living near the embassy, said he saw smoke rising. He said he was unsure whether the embassy had been directly struck.
A Reuters witness reported firefighters and ambulances in the area.
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry later confirmed that several planes had crashed. The ministry said all crew members survived.
Footage captured an F-15 crashing west of Al Jahra, about 30 miles outside Bayan. Video posted on X showed the pilots appearing to eject safely before the crash.
Kuwait’s defense ministry reported several U.S. warplanes had crashed. All pilots safely bailed out and were transported to a hospital in stable condition.
Officials have not determined the cause of the crashes. The incidents occurred during an intense period of Iranian fire toward Kuwait. Kuwait intercepted hostile drones for a third consecutive day. No injuries were reported after air defenses intercepted most of the drones near Rumaithiya and Salwa.
Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and Doha, according to Reuters witnesses. Sirens and loud bangs were also reported in Kuwait. Iran said it would target U.S. bases in the region after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Saturday.
Those joint strikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The U.S. and Israel struck targets in Iran as the conflict expanded on Monday. Iran and Iranian-backed militias targeted Israel and Arab states with missile attacks. Teheran has also struck civilian and commercial areas across Gulf cities.
The attacks have impacted key aviation and trade hubs in the region. Airspace closures and warnings continued as the situation remained fluid.