Several U.S. military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, March 2, 2026, as Iran continued a third day of retaliatory strikes across the Gulf following U.S.-Israeli attacks that reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence confirmed the crashes in a statement, noting that all crew members were safely evacuated and taken to hospital, where their condition was described as “stable.” The ministry said investigations were underway to determine the cause.
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An AFP correspondent reported black smoke rising from the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City, though the embassy did not confirm a direct hit. The embassy issued an urgent security alert: “There is a continuing threat of missile and UAV (drone) attacks over Kuwait. Do not come to the embassy. U.S. embassy personnel are sheltering in place.”
Targets & Iranian Claims Iran’s military said it launched 15 cruise missiles targeting: Ali Al Salem air base (hosting U.S. troops in Kuwait) and U.S. vessels in the Indian Ocean.
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Witnesses in northern Kuwait reported smoke billowing from a power station after a fuel container was struck by shrapnel during air defence interceptions of drones. The energy ministry said production at Mina Al Ahmadi refinery was unaffected despite shrapnel damage injuring two workers.
Sirens sounded across Kuwait City at dawn as air defences intercepted an unspecified number of drones. Blasts were also reported over Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha and Manama as Iran targeted U.S. Gulf allies.
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Casualties & Regional Fallout Iranian strikes have killed five people in the Gulf so far, including one in Kuwait, according to authorities. The attacks have hit military bases but also civilian infrastructure residential buildings, hotels, airports and sea ports rattling a region long considered a relative refuge from broader Middle East conflict.
U.S. Response President Donald Trump pledged to continue the campaign against Iran “until all objectives are achieved,” warning of more American casualties. In a Truth Social video posted Sunday, he described the offensive as a “righteous mission” and an “existential” response to Iran’s alleged nuclear and missile threats.
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“As one nation, we grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice… And sadly, there will likely be more before it ends,” Trump said. “America will avenge their deaths and deliver the most punishing blow to the terrorists who have waged war against civilisation.”
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Three U.S. soldiers have been confirmed killed and five injured since the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes began Saturday.
No Public Evidence has been presented by the U.S. government to substantiate claims that Iran was close to developing nuclear weapons or long-range missiles capable of reaching the United States. Tehran has denied pursuing nuclear weapons, and independent assessments suggest any such programme if active remains years from completion.
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The U.S. and Israel launched the strikes despite ongoing nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Dana Abbas, a Kuwait City resident and engineer, told AFP she was “worried about the escalation” and rushed to stock up on fuel and essentials.
The incidents mark one of the most dramatic escalations for Kuwait since the 1990 Iraqi invasion and the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
This is a developing story with rapidly evolving regional security implications.
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