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US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets
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US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets

Politico Europe · Mar 2, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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"The cause of the incident is under investigation," says U.S. Central Command.

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The U.S. and Israel have been conducting strikes against targets in Iran since Saturday morning, with the aim of toppling Tehran's clerical regime. Iran has fired back, with retaliatory assaults featuring missiles and drones targeting several Gulf countries and American bases in the Middle East. "All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation," Central Command said. "The cause of the incident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available," it added.

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