Friendly Fire

US Central Command reported three F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait in an apparent friendly fire incident during Operation Epic Fury. All six aircrew ejected safely and were recovered, with their condition described as stable.

Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported several US military aircraft crashed in the country on March 2, 2026, with all crew members evacuated for medical checks. The incident occurred amid ongoing retaliation strikes from Iran, and Gulf air defenses remain on high alert.