The Kuwait Ministry of Defence says several United States military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning. The cause of the incident is not yet known.
A ministry spokesperson confirmed that all crew members were safely evacuated and taken to the hospital, describing their condition as stable. The exact number of aircraft and personnel involved has not been disclosed.
Earlier footage on social media showed a fighter jet in flames crashing near a United States air base in Kuwait.
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The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the region. Iran has claimed responsibility for shooting down a jet, while US President Donald Trump said three American service members have been killed since joint US and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Saturday.
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