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Moment Kuwaiti man threatened downed US pilot with metal pipe after mistaking him for Iranian soldier

Three US fighter jets were mistakenly shot down in Kuwaiti airspace during an ongoing US-Israeli military operation

The Independent UK

Moment local man threatens downed F-15 pilot with metal pole in Kuwait: 'Back up, I'm American'

Video shared on social media shows the pilot being approached by a group of men - one of them brandishing a metal pole

Evening Standard

US Female Pilot Goes Viral for Landing on Kuwait Desert Amidst Iran Conflict - Real or AI? Here's What Happened

A US Air Force pilot's video in the Kuwaiti desert sparks online debate. CENTCOM confirms a friendly fire incident during Operation Epic Fury.

International Business Times UK

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From Dubai to Bahrain, Indian passengers stuck as conflict escalates

Hundreds of south Indians have been stranded as the violence rages in the Middle East. State governments have been coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and have set up helplines to identify people in distress and offer support through local embassies and consulates. Most of the people who…

Newslaundry

US embassy in Riyadh comes under Iranian drone strike as war enters fourth day

Strikes hit oil routes and cloud servers as rival claims over nuclear weapons deepen fears of a drawn-out war

The Independent UK

Iran’s targeting of airport, ports and hotels in reaction to US strikes has forced Gulf nations onto front lines of a war they want no part in

Washington’s allies in the Persian Gulf have found themselves in a position they have long sought to avoid: on the front line and bearing the brunt of a widening Middle East conflict.

The Conversation

Why Did Iran Strike UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar? Allies Targeted to Send Washington a Message

Iran's retaliatory strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar highlight Tehran's strategic message to Washington, emphasizing the risks of US influence in the Gulf.

International Business Times UK

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Iran’s Shahed drones have brought terror to Ukrainian skies – now they are being deployed in the Middle East

Bulky and noisy Iran-made unmanned attack drones have hit buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait, UAE and elsewhere

The Guardian - UK

Is it safe to travel to Turkey? Latest travel advice to the Middle East

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

Evening Standard

US-Israel war on Iran dramatically expands across Middle East

US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

The Guardian - UK

Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it

A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel.

Newslaundry

Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over Kuwait

All six crew members ejected safely in apparent ‘friendly fire’ as Kuwait launches investigation into incident

The Guardian - US

WATCH: F-15 Jet Goes Down As a Result Of 'Apparent Friendly Fire' As War In Middle East Rages On

The U.S. military confirmed on Monday that three F-15 jets were shot down "due to an apparent friendly fire incident" in Kuwait as the war in the Middle East continues.

Latin Times

US-Iran war: Kuwait 'mistakenly' shoots down three American F-15s in friendly fire incident

Three US F-15E fighter jets crashed in Kuwait early Monday due to a friendly fire incident, according to US central command. All six crew members ejected safely and are in stable condition. The incident occurred amidst escalating regional tensions and Iranian retaliatory strikes, with Kuwait also intercepting hostile drones. The…

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The Independent UK

US fighter jets that crashed in Kuwait were shot down by ‘friendly fire’

All six aircrew ejected safely and survived, after the three F15 jets were mistakenly shot down by an American ally

The Times of India

US-Iran war: 'Several' American warplanes crash in Kuwait, crew survive

Multiple US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait early Monday, with all crew members surviving and in stable condition. The incidents occurred as Kuwait reported intercepting hostile drones, with Iran's state media claiming responsibility for hitting a US plane that crashed in the region. Smoke was also observed near the US…

International Business Times

(VIDEO) President Donald Trump Predicts Iran Conflict Could Last 'Four Weeks or Less'

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S.-led military operation against Iran could last "four weeks or less," describing it as a planned, time-limited campaign even as strikes escalated into a third day and Iranian retaliatory attacks spread to Israel, Gulf states and U.S. assets, killing American troops and…

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Iran Claims Downing of US F-15 Fighter Jet Over Kuwait, Shares Video of Spiraling Crash

Iranian state-affiliated media outlets circulated video footage Monday purporting to show a U.S. Air Force F-15 fighter jet spiraling downward in flames over Kuwait, with Tehran claiming its forces shot down the aircraft as the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict entered its third day of intense exchanges.

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Evening Standard

Video shows US fighter jet crashing in Kuwait as war spirals in Middle East

Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital

Euronews

Drones hit Saudi Ras Tanura refinery as Iran strikes targets across region

Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran's retaliatory strikes on countries in the region.

International Business Times

Is Kuwait Airport Open? Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Amid Iran Conflict

KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI), the country's primary aviation hub, remains fully closed with no commercial flights operating as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing escalation in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict that has triggered widespread airspace closures across the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Fighter jet spins to ground as Kuwait says ‘several’ US planes have crashed

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The Independent UK

Video shows flaming US fighter jet tailspins to ground in Kuwait

Kuwait’s military has confirmed that “several” U.S. fighter jets have crashed over the country.

The Independent UK

F15 fighter jet falls from sky amid Iranian strikes on Kuwait

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Evening Standard

Evacuation plans to rescue more than 100,000 Brits caught in Iran war zone being rapidly drawn up

Foreign Secretary Yvette said the Government was working on ‘every possible option’ to get Britons home

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