U.S. says Kuwait mistakenly downed 3 American jets during Iranian attacks

"Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire Monday during an Iranian air assault, the U.S. military said. All six crew members safely ejected from the F-15E Strike Eagles and were in stable condition after being recovered, the U.S. said."

"Explosions could be heard as one of the planes fell from the sky in flames, said witness Ahmed al-Asar, who rushed to the scene with about a dozen others as an airman parachuted to the ground. Al-Asar initially thought it was an Iranian pilot, but recognized he was American before rescuers whisked him away."

"The U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation."

During an Iranian air assault involving aircraft, missiles, and drones, three American F-15E Strike Eagles were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses. All six crew members successfully ejected and were recovered in stable condition. One plane fell from the sky in flames, witnessed by local residents who observed an American airman parachuting to the ground. Kuwait acknowledged the incident as an accidental shooting during its support for U.S. combat operations. Iranian state television claimed targeting one of the crashed planes but provided no details. The U.S. military expressed gratitude for Kuwaiti defense efforts and stated the cause was under investigation.

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