March 3, 2026 | SUNTV Global Channel
The United States government has ordered the shutdown of several embassies and suspended consular services across the Middle-East and parts of South Asia as tensions linked to the Iran conflict escalate dramatically.
In a sweeping security response, the United States Department of State announced temporary closures and operational suspensions in multiple high-risk locations, citing serious threats to American personnel and citizens abroad.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City has ceased operations “until further notice,” following deadly security incidents in the Gulf state.
The closure comes after six American troops were killed and three U.S. fighter jets crashed in what military officials described as an “apparent friendly fire” incident. All routine and emergency consular services have been suspended, with embassy officials promising updates as the situation evolves.
Iraq Evacuation Order Issued
In neighboring Baghdad, the U.S. Embassy has ordered nonemergency staff to leave the country immediately due to heightened security threats. American personnel have also been barred from using Baghdad International Airport, and the U.S. travel advisory for Iraq has been revised to reflect the deteriorating security climate.
State Department official Mora Namdar urged American citizens in more than a dozen countries to depart immediately using available commercial flights, warning of “serious safety risks.”
Countries affected by the advisory include:
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
In Riyadh, the U.S. Embassy announced the suspension of all routine and emergency services across its missions in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dhahran.
A “shelter in place” order was issued following what officials described as an attack on the embassy compound. American citizens were urged to avoid embassy facilities and maintain strict personal security measures.
Meanwhile, in Islamabad, U.S. officials suspended all visa appointments at the main mission and at consulates in Lahore and Karachi.
The suspension, expected to last until Friday, March 6, follows deadly unrest in Karachi where at least 10 people were reportedly killed after security forces opened fire on protesters attempting to storm the U.S. consulate.
The protests erupted after the reported killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes — a development that has sharply intensified regional instability.
U.S. officials have not indicated when normal diplomatic operations will resume. Security assessments remain ongoing as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle-East.
SUNTV Global Channel will continue to monitor developments and provide verified updates as the situation unfolds.
