Smoke was seen rising over the area surrounding the United States Embassy in Kuwait on March 2, 2026, according to reports from Reuters and AFP. Firefighters and ambulances were present at the scene, though no further details about the cause of the smoke were provided. Following the incident, the US Embassy issued an alert advising people not to approach the embassy and to remain indoors.

In a notice published on its website, the embassy instructed residents to take shelter on the lowest floor of their homes, stay away from windows, and avoid going outside. It also urged US citizens in Kuwait to remain where they are, review their security plans, and stay alert for possible additional attacks. Embassy staff were reported to have taken shelter in place as well.

The situation prompted heightened caution among US nationals in Kuwait, though the source did not specify the origin or extent of the incident.