The United States has identified the six American soldiers killed when an Iranian missile struck a U.S. tactical operations centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) initially reported three fatalities but revised the toll on Monday after one wounded soldier succumbed to injuries and two additional bodies were recovered from the rubble.
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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the attack involved a “powerful weapon” that evaded air defences and hit a “fortified tactical operations centre.” Three U.S. military officials told CBS News (BBC’s U.S. partner) that the victims were working in a makeshift trailer office shielded by 12ft (3.7m) steel-reinforced concrete barriers, raising questions about the adequacy of fortifications.
The Six deceased, all U.S. Army Reserve soldiers, were named on Tuesday:
Capt Cody Khork, 35, Florida resident; previously deployed to Saudi Arabia, Guantanamo Bay, and Poland.
Sgt 1st Class Noah Tietjens, 42, Nebraska resident; twice deployed to Kuwait.
Sgt 1st Class Nicole Amor, 39, Minnesota resident; previously deployed to Kuwait and Iraq.
Sgt Declan Coady, 20, Iowa resident; enlisted in the Army Reserve three years ago and was posthumously promoted from Specialist.
Two other service members killed in the strike have not yet been publicly identified.
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These are the only confirmed U.S. military fatalities since the U.S. and Israel launched joint operations against Iran following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader.
In a separate incident in Kuwait on Monday, the U.S. confirmed three fighter jets were lost to “friendly fire.” Video footage showed the aircraft spiralling to the ground; all pilots ejected safely. Iran state media claimed responsibility without evidence.
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Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on U.S. and allied targets across the Gulf including Bahrain, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar in retaliation for U.S.-Israeli strikes. The conflict has entered its second week, with explosions reported in Tehran and damage to Saudi Aramco facilities.
The U.S. maintains more than 13,000 troops in Kuwait under a long-standing defence agreement.
U.S. Embassy Strike in Riyadh & Related Developments The Kuwait attack follows Iranian drones hitting the U.S. embassy compound in Riyadh on Tuesday, causing fire and structural damage. The U.S. State Department continues its Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for the entire Middle East.
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This is a rapidly evolving and highly fluid situation with significant risks of further escalation.
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