Iran war: US military aircraft crash in Kuwait

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Skip next section Saudi refinery targeted as drones interceptedMarch 2, 2026Saudi refinery targeted as drones interceptedAn oil refinery on Saudi Arabia's Gulf coast has been targeted in an attack as Iran launched a new wave of strikes across the region. A fire broke out at the Ras Tanura refinery, but the blaze was quickly brought under control and extinguished. The Saudi Defense Ministry said two drones had targeted the facility but had been intercepted, acording to a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency on X. Saudi state television said authorities had temporarily shut down the refinery near Dammam.Possible US strikes on Iran — Balancing act in the Gulf To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/59e9LSkip next section China urges ceasefire after widening Iran conflictMarch 2, 2026China urges ceasefire after widening Iran conflictChina has called for an immediate ceasefire and renewed diplomatic talks on the latest day of escalating US-Israeli and Iranian military attacks. "The most urgent task is an immediate cessation of military operations and preventing a spread and spillover of conflict," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told reporters, urging a solution through dialogue and negotiations. Mao said a Chinese citizen was killed in Tehran during the conflict and that China's embassy in Iran has been instructed to assist the victim's family. No further details were provided about the circumstances of the death. Beijing had warned its citizens last week against travel to Iran due to the security situation, and more than 3,000 Chinese nationals have since left the country.How independent Chinese oil refiners defy US Iran sanctionsTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/59e5NSkip next section US-Israeli attacks have killed 555 people in Iran — Red CrescentMarch 2, 2026US-Israeli attacks have killed 555 people in Iran — Red CrescentAt least 555 people have been killed across Iran amid US and Israeli strikes that began on Saturday, the Iranian Red Crescent has said. "Following the Zionist-American terrorist attacks carried out in various regions of our country, 131 cities have been affected to date and, regrettably, 555 of our compatriots have been killed," the humanitarian group said in a post on the Telegram messaging app. https://p.dw.com/p/59e1kSkip next section Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, says health ministryMarch 2, 2026Dozens killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, says health ministryLebanese authorities say dozens of people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in the country. The Lebanese Health Ministry said: At least 31 people have died, with another 149 injured Attacks were on the southern regions of the country and the southern suburbs of the capital, Beirut The death toll might rise amid rescue operations by search teams and as hospitals complete assessments of those injured. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned the Israeli strikes and denounced the continued use of his country as a platform for "proxy wars." He said responsibility for the escalation lies with those who have ignored repeated calls to preserve security and stability.Israel said the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group had 'joined the campaign' alongside Iran as it retaliated with strikes on BeirutImage: Mohamed Azakir/REUTERS Israel’s military says it launched new strikes early on Monday against Iran-aligned Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon. Targets were said to include arms depots and other infrastructure belonging to the Shiite group. Hezbollah is considered a terrorist organization by the US, Germany and several Sunni Arab countries, while the EU lists its armed wing as a terrorist group. https://p.dw.com/p/59e1QSkip next section US warplanes crash in KuwaitMarch 2, 2026US warplanes crash in KuwaitKuwait's Defense Ministry says several US fighter aircraft have come down in the country, with all crew members reported safe. The ministry's official spokesperson said search and rescue operations were launched immediately after the incident, and the crews were evacuated and taken to hospital for medical checks. Officials said the personnel are in stable condition and received necessary medical care. The spokesperson added that Kuwaiti authorities coordinated directly with US forces following the incident and implemented joint technical measures. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause, with authorities urging the public to rely on official sources for information. https://p.dw.com/p/59dzoSkip next section UK says US has not requested use of Cyprus baseMarch 2, 2026UK says US has not requested use of Cyprus baseFollowing an overnight drone strike on a British military base in Cyprus, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said that Washington had not requested use of the Akrotiri base, which remains operational. On Sunday, the UK government had offered the use of its bases to Washington to fire "defensive" strikes. In the early hours of Monday, a runway at the installation was hit by unmanned drones, causing minor damage. Cooper told Sky News that "all precautionary measures" were being taken to protect the base, but that she could not provide further details for security reasons. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that "while the Republic of Cyprus was not the target, let me be clear: we stand collectively, firmly and unequivocally with our Member States in the face of any threat." Cyprus is a member of the EU. Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides told the press: "Our homeland does not participate in any way and does not intend to be part of any military operation." Later on Monday, Cyprus said it was cancelling a planned EU ministers meeting due to the incident. https://p.dw.com/p/59dzwSkip next section Iran security chief says no interest in negotiation with USMarch 2, 2026Iran security chief says no interest in negotiation with USAli Larijani, the powerful head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has said his country has no interest in talking to the United States after a wave of strikes against his country. “We will not negotiate with the United States,” he said in a post on the platform X. Earlier, Larijani had warned that Iran would take retribution for the killing of the Islamic Republic’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "with a force that they have never experienced before." US President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he was open to dialogue with Iran’s new leadership. https://p.dw.com/p/59dvlSkip next section Blasts heard in several Gulf citiesMarch 2, 2026Blasts heard in several Gulf citiesLoud explosions have been hear across various Gulf cities as Iran carried out strikes on countries in the region that host US bases for a third day. Tehran's continued bombardment of the Gulf comes in response to US-Israeli air raids. The AFP news agency reported several loud blasts in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Manama and Kuwait City on Monday morning. The Bahraini Interior Ministry said Iranian strikes had killed one person, the first known fatality on the island since the start of Tehran's campaign. This brings total number of deaths across the Gulf to five. Civilian infrastructure across the Gulf has been hit since Saturday, including airports, seaports, residential buildings and hotels. https://p.dw.com/p/59dnASkip next section US citizens urged to stay away from embassy in KuwaitMarch 2, 2026US citizens urged to stay away from embassy in KuwaitThe US embassy in Kuwait says people should not come to the mission, amid reports of smoke rising from the facility on Iran's third day of retaliatory attacks in the Persian Gulf. "There is a continuing threat of missile and UAV attacks over Kuwait. Do not come to the Embassy. Take cover in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside," the embassy said in a statement. "US Embassy personnel are sheltering in place," it added. https://p.dw.com/p/59dlFSkip next section Welcome to our coverage — What you need to know March 2, 2026Welcome to our coverage — What you need to know After weeks of tensions and talks, the US and Israel launched a massive joint operation against Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the strikes on Saturday along with at least 200 other people US President Donald Trump announced the operation early on Saturday Trump vowed to destroy Iran's military power, including its navy, its ballistic missiles and its nuclear program Trump also called on Iranians to 'seize control' of their destiny and overthrow the clerical regime that has ruled Iran since 1979 Iran's Islamic authorities have been facing growing unrest after recent nationwide protests that began over the economy but morphed into a movement calling for regime change A UK airbase in Cyprus appears to have been the latest target of Iranian counterstrikes https://p.dw.com/p/59dl2Show more posts