The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily closed its doors as regional conflicts escalate following the Israel-US military operations in Iran, raising concerns over safety in the Gulf.

“Due to ongoing regional tensions, the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait will be closed until further notice. All regular and emergency consular appointments have been canceled. We will communicate when the embassy returns to normal operations,” the embassy said, The Caspian Post reports via foreign media.

The closure comes after a weekend of mounting casualties and military incidents tied to the widening US confrontation with Iran. American officials reported that at least four US service members were killed in an Iranian strike.

Adding to the volatility, three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait in what the US military called an “apparent friendly fire incident,” underscoring the heightened dangers in the region.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, advising American citizens in the Gulf to remain alert and follow official guidance.