U.S. Embassy Kuwait

تهنئ سفارة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية جميع المحتفلين في الكويت وحول العالم بمناسبة عيد الأضحى المبارك. ونتمنى أن تحمل هذه المناسبة السلام والخير والصحة، وأن تملأ أيامكم بالفرح والطمأنينة برفقة العائلة والأصدقاء.

عيدكم مبارك!

The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait wishes everyone in Kuwait and around the world a joyful and blessed Eid Al-Adha.

May this special time bring peace, good health, and happy moments with family and friends.

Eid Mubarak!

We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. Kuwait International Airport began a phased resumption of operations on April 26. Kuwait Airways and Jazeera Airways announced that limited flights to select destinations from Kuwait International Airport on April 26. Visit airline websites to find information about flight availability and ticket purchase. More information at:

https://kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-kuwait-april-28-2026/

Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in Kuwait. Iran has specifically threatened American universities, companies, and institutions across the Middle East. We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available.

Read full alert:
https://kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-kuwait-april-1-update-2026/

We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks. There are overland routes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where commercial flights are departing the region. Americans should strongly consider departing by overland routes if they believe it is safe to do so. Visit airline websites to find information about flight availability and ticket purchase. Read the full alert for more, including updated information about commercial flights out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

https://kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-kuwait-march-25-2026/

🚫 Iran's IRGC claims it recently destroyed several U.S. fighter jets based in the region using missiles and drones. LIE.

✅ No U.S. fighter jets have been struck by Iran. In fact, U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps fighter aircraft continue to demonstrate unmatched lethality and air superiority during strike waves into Iran. TRUTH.

Kuwait: We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks. In light of reports of threats against locations where American citizens may be present, and with the continued availability of overland commercial options, the U.S. Embassy does not plan to organize any further charter flights for American citizens at this time. There are overland routes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where commercial flights are departing the region. Americans should strongly consider departing by overland routes if they believe it is safe to do so. Read more: kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

There is no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens for President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the entire Department of State. We are working on additional options to assist Americans to depart the Middle East. Please continue to check your email for additional information or last-minute changes. We are closely monitoring the situation and are committed to providing timely information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the affected area. Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks. There are overland routes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where commercial options to depart the region are operating. Read more: https://kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-kuwait-march-9-2026-update-1/

The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available. Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks. There are overland routes to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia where commercial options to depart the region are operating. Americans should strongly consider departing on one of these overland routes if they believe it is safe to do so.

The U.S. Department of State will arrange buses in the coming days for American citizens wishing to leave Kuwait. If you wish to be included on one of the buses, you must submit the following form and await further instructions (if you have already submitted the form, please don’t do so again): mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake. You may also choose to make your own commercial transit arrangements.

Read more: kw.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

The U.S. government cares about your safety and will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions about your safety. The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.

Please complete this crisis intake form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.

U.S. citizens in Kuwait can also call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance.
If you choose to not take advantage of departure options available, Americans should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building.  Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.

Options to Depart

Commercial flights are currently not operating out of Kuwait.

There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial options to depart the region are operating.

Americans should strongly consider departing overland routes if they believe it is safe to do so.

Please contact your airline or the airports directly for the most up to date information. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart.

يُنسب البيان التالي إلى ‏نائب المتحدث باسم الخارجية، تومي بيغوت:

تحدث وزير الخارجية ماركو روبيو اليوم مع وزير خارجية الكويت الشيخ جراح جابر الأحمد الصباح. وقد أعرب الوزير روبيو عن تعازيه في فقدان اثنين من أفراد القوات المسلحة الكويتية وآخرين قُتلوا وأُصيبوا. كما أعرب عن امتنانه لوزير الخارجية على استجابة الكويت الثابتة للهجمات والتهديدات الصادرة عن النظام الإيراني. كذلك ناقش الجانبان العمليات الجارية التي تنفذها الولايات المتحدة لمواجهة تلك التهديدات، إلى جانب تطورات أخرى في المنطقة.

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Secretary Rubio conveyed his condolences for the loss of two members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and others who have been killed and injured. The Secretary expressed gratitude to the Foreign Minister for Kuwait’s steadfast response to attacks and threats from the Iranian regime. They also discussed ongoing U.S. operations to counter those threats, as well as other developments in the region.