On March 2, 2026, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that several US military aircraft—reportedly including F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets—crashed within the country amid escalating conflict in the region. The ministry’s spokesman confirmed that all crew members survived, were quickly evacuated from crash sites through coordinated search-and-rescue operations with US forces, and transferred to hospitals for evaluation and care.

Their condition was described as stable, with no serious injuries reported.The incidents occurred early Monday amid Iran’s retaliatory strikes following US and Israeli operations against Iranian targets. Some reports, including from the US military, indicated the crashes resulted from an apparent friendly fire incident involving Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly engaging allied aircraft in crowded airspace. Videos circulating online showed at least one flaming jet spiraling down, with a pilot ejecting safely via parachute.

The exact number of aircraft and precise cause remain under investigation, highlighting the risks of expanded Middle East hostilities involving US allies like Kuwait.

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