Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait, all crew survived, as authorities assist rescue operations amid regional tensions

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that several United States military aircraft crashed within the country on Monday, with all crew members surviving the incident.

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The announcement was made through the Kuwait News Agency on X, citing the Defence Ministry.

Kuwaiti authorities are assisting with rescue and response operations, though the exact number of aircraft involved and the cause of the crashes have not been disclosed.

The incident follows a reported Iranian missile strike on a US military base in Kuwait, in retaliation for joint airstrikes by Israel and the United States targeting Iranian positions.

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Other countries reportedly affected by Iranian attacks on US facilities in the region include Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.