World · 2 March 2026
Fourth US Soldier Killed as Pentagon Confirms Three F-15s Shot Down by Friendly Fire Over Kuwait
A fourth American service member has died from injuries sustained during Iran's retaliatory strikes, US Central Command confirmed. Separately, three US F-15 fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defences during active combat operations overnight, though all six crew members safely ejected. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth held a Pentagon briefing warning Americans to expect further casualties. Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine said the war against Iran is "not a single overnight operation" and will involve "difficult and gritty work.
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