US closes 3 Gulf embassies, urges Americans to leave Middle East; what's Trump planning?

2026-03-03 - 16:43

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.