US closes embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; issues Depart Now warning for most of Middle East

The United States closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait after both were struck by Iranian attacks. The State Department issued an urgent Depart Now alert urging American citizens to leave almost all Middle Eastern countries, including Israel. NPR confirmed the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by drones. Ambassador Huckabee advised US citizens in Israel to evacuate via Egypt, noting limited departure options.