‘Several’ US fighter jets crash over Kuwait, military confirms - Video showing a flaming jet falling from the sky suggested at least one of the aircraft was an F-15E twin-engine fighter jet

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

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims responsibility for shooting down the plane. A United States refuelling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, killing four of the six crew members on board, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said, as rescue efforts for the two other service members continue.

CENTCOM had to edit a self-described fact-check post from denying a "fighter jet crash" to acknowleding that one was "shot down" in the war being waged on Iran

U.S. Central Command confirms the loss of a refueling aircraft in friendly airspace as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

U.S. Central Command and Kuwait's Defense Ministry later confirmed that three American fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday, March 2. The aircraft were F-15E "Strike Eagles," and all six aircrew members ejected safely. Officials said the crews were "unscathed" and in stable condition.

Three U.S. fighter jets involved in the offensive against Iran were shot down mistakenly by Kuwait’s air defenses, the U.S. military’s Central Command said.

Three US fighter jets crashed in Kuwait on Monday due to an “apparent friendly fire incident,” the US military said in a statement.