Several U.S. Warplanes Crash in Kuwait Amid Ongoing Iranian Strikes

Several U.S. Warplanes Crash in Kuwait Amid Ongoing Iranian Strikes

Several U.S. military warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday, March 2, 2026, amid ongoing Iranian retaliatory strikes across the Gulf region, Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence confirmed.

According to the ministry, all aircrews survived, were safely evacuated, and were taken to hospitals for evaluation. Their condition is reported as stable, and an investigation into the cause of the crashes is underway.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that three F‑15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defence systems during heightened aerial operations, marking a friendly-fire incident amid the ongoing U.S.–Iran conflict.

READ ALSO:

• Wike Blasts Kingibe Over FCT Council Election Remarks
• Israeli Airstrikes Kill 31 in Lebanon as Hezbollah Loses Senior Figures
• Nigeria to Receive Breakthrough HIV Prevention Drug This Month – NACA

Smoke was also reported near the United States Embassy in Kuwait City, though officials have not confirmed any direct strike on the compound. The embassy issued a security alert advising people to avoid the area due to continuing threats from missiles and drones.

The crashes coincide with Iran’s third consecutive day of retaliatory attacks following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, targeting military bases, infrastructure, and strategic sites across Gulf countries, including UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. Iranian strikes have already resulted in civilian casualties, injuries, and property damage.

Kuwaiti authorities reported that debris from intercepted Iranian missiles and drones caused minor injuries to workers at the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery. Kuwaiti air defence systems reportedly intercepted several incoming projectiles, helping prevent further casualties.

The incident highlights the risks of airspace misidentification in a region where multiple allied and hostile forces are operating simultaneously. Analysts warn that such events could escalate tensions further, particularly as Iran continues targeting U.S. and allied military assets in the Gulf.

The ongoing conflict has prompted heightened security measures across Gulf states, including embassy alerts and travel advisories, as concerns grow over the potential for a broader regional confrontation.

Several U.S. Warplanes Crash in Kuwait Amid Ongoing Iranian Strikes