Several American warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning amid the third consecutive day of Iranian strikes in the Gulf, the Kuwait Defence Ministry confirmed. All crew members survived, and authorities immediately launched search and rescue operations, evacuating the personnel to hospitals for medical evaluation. Officials reported that the crew members are in stable condition, while the cause of the crashes remains under investigation.
Simultaneously, black smoke was seen rising from the U.S. embassy in Kuwait, prompting a security alert advising people to avoid the premises. The embassy stated that personnel are sheltering in place and warned of ongoing missile and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) threats targeting the area. Kuwait’s Interior Ministry said it had intercepted an unspecified number of drones aimed at the country.
The latest Iranian attacks are reportedly retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and other top officials. So far, the bombardment has claimed five lives in the Gulf, including one person in Kuwait. Explosions were reported across major Gulf cities, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Manama, and Kuwait City.
The attacks have struck both military and civilian infrastructure, damaging residential buildings, hotels, airports, and seaports. Analysts warn that Iran’s continued offensive is creating a heightened security crisis in a region traditionally seen as stable, raising concerns over further escalation in the Middle East.