Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Richard LuscombeMarch 2, 2026 at 02:44 PM

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Three US F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait by Kuwaiti air defenses on Sunday at 11:03 pm ET, according to US Central Command (Centcom). The incident occurred during active combat following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, amid attacks from Iranian aircraft, missiles, and drones. All six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation. Iran's state media claimed Iranian armed forces were responsible for hitting a US plane that crashed in Kuwait. The incident is part of a larger conflict that began after the US initiated airstrikes on Iran, leading to retaliatory missile attacks by Iran on multiple countries and military bases in the region.

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