World · 3 March 2026
US Shuts Three Embassies After Iranian Drone Attacks
The United States closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and reported a drone strike at its Dubai consulate as Iran expanded retaliatory attacks across the Gulf. A fire broke out at the Dubai compound but no injuries were reported. The State Department ordered non-emergency evacuations from six countries including the UAE, previously considered one of the safest corners of the Middle East. Over 1,600 Americans have requested help to leave.
Reported by The Washington Post · How we write briefs