Several US military aircraft crash in Kuwait after Iranian strikes
Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on 2 March 2026 following Iranian strikes. All crew members have survived.
A US Ministry of Defence spokesperson said that several US military aircraft crashed on the morning of 2 March and that all crew members survived.
He said the relevant authorities immediately began search and rescue operations, evacuated the crews and took them to hospital for health checks and any necessary medical care. He said that their condition is stable.
The spokesperson also said there had been direct coordination with "friendly US forces" over the incident and joint technical measures had been taken.
Kuwaiti authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
Earlier, footage circulated online showing a fighter jet crashing near the US Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait. The video shows the aircraft on fire as it falls, followed by the pilot descending by parachute.
UPDATE: Based on shared footage online, it appears two separate F-15 jets may have crashed – one fully engulfed in flames, the other with fire visible near the right engine only.
– Clash Report (@clashreport) March 2, 2026
This could explain Kuwait’s announcement that several jets crashed.
H/T: azyakancokkacan pic.twitter.com/Y07E0ke0cl
On the morning of 28 February, Trump announced that the US had launched a large-scale operation against Iran. Israel also carried out strikes.
Iran responded with strikes on several Gulf countries where US military bases are located.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said that France is ready to contribute to the defence of its partners in the Middle East amid the escalating situation in the region.
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer authorised the United States to use British military bases to destroy Iranian missile depots and launchers.