Three U.S. F-15 fighter jets were downed in a friendly-fire incident in Kuwait. All six crew members safely ejected and were in stable condition after being recovered, officials said.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during “Operation Epic Fury,” reportedly due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defenses. Meanwhile, a fourth U.S. service member is confirmed to have died from injuries sustained during the course of operations.WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Kuwaiti forces, Iranian […] The post Three U.S. F-15s Downed Over Kuwait, Fourth American Fatality Confirmed. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait during “Operation Epic Fury,” reportedly due to friendly fire from Kuwaiti air defenses. Meanwhile, a fourth U.S. service member is confirmed to have died from injuries sustained during the course of operations. WHO WAS INVOLVED: U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Kuwaiti forces, Iranian forces, and President Donald J. Trump. WHEN & WHERE: March 1, 2026, over Kuwaiti airspace during active combat operations. KEY QUOTE: “All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition,” CENTCOM said of the air losses. IMPACT: The shootdowns and loss of another service member have raised concerns about the conflict…Open
Three U.S. fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down" by Kuwaiti air defenses during a combat mission as Iran attacked the country, the U.S. military said. NewsNation's Robert Sherman has the latest from Israel. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Separately, a drone attack hit the U.S. Embassy compound in the Persian Gulf state, as Iran continues to target American assets across the Middle East.