Kuwait 'mistakenly' shot down US warplanes amid Iran strikes, crew safe: military

 

Kuwait 'mistakenly' shot down US warplanes amid Iran strikes, crew safe: military https://t.co/kLCMYsa6cO pic.twitter.com/sOFGFKSXvl

— New York Post (@nypost) March 2, 2026

The New York Post post you're referring to (from @nypost) reports a friendly fire incident during the ongoing U.S.-Israel military operation against Iran.Key details from the post and confirmed reports:Three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses over Kuwait late on March 1, 2026 (around 11:03 p.m. ET).

This happened while the jets were supporting Operation Epic Fury — the joint U.S.-Israel campaign of airstrikes targeting Iranian military sites, missile facilities, nuclear-related infrastructure, and leadership.

All six crew members (two per jet) ejected safely via parachute, were recovered quickly, and are reported to be in stable condition.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) described it as an "apparent friendly fire incident" amid chaotic combat conditions, including Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drone attacks in the region.

Kuwait has acknowledged the mistake, and coordination/recovery efforts are ongoing.

The attached video in the post shows dramatic footage: jets being hit, explosions, pilots parachuting down, and smoking wreckage on the ground.Broader context:

Operation Epic Fury (U.S. name) / Operation Roaring Lion (Israeli name) began around February 28, 2026, with massive airstrikes across Iran. It followed failed negotiations over Iran's nuclear and missile programs. Strikes targeted air defenses, missile sites, IRGC facilities, and reportedly eliminated top leadership (including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as claimed by U.S. and Israeli sources and confirmed in Iranian media). Casualties in Iran are reported in the hundreds, with ongoing retaliatory Iranian missile/drone attacks on Israel and U.S. regional bases.This friendly fire event has sparked online reactions questioning ally reliability, calls for better IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) procedures, and some dark humor — but thankfully no loss of life among the U.S. pilots.If you'd like more details on the operation, visuals from the incident, or updates, let me know!