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High alert in the Gulf: Kuwait arrests two for viral videos mocking armed forces, air defence efforts on social media amid Iran-US-Israel war

Kuwait has arrested two individuals for mocking its armed forces and air defence on social media amidst escalating US–Israel war with Iran. This move signals a stricter enforcement of public order and national security laws. Authorities emphasise the need for unity and respect for security forces as the nation actively…

The Times of India

‘He was smart and kind and amazing’: six American soldiers killed in Kuwait remembered

Here’s what we know about the six US service members who were killed in an Iranian drone strike

The Guardian - US

Hegseth blasts ‘fake news’ for reporting deaths of US service members: ‘Press only wants to make the president look bad’

Six U.S. service members were killed in an Iranian drone strike at a command center in Kuwait

The Independent UK

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What the Iran conflict has already cost the US military as jets shot down and bases attacked

More than 2,000 targets have been struck, according to U.S. Central Command’s Admiral Brad Cooper

The Independent UK

US soldiers who died in the Iran war remembered for their duty and devotion to their families

Four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war have been identified by the Pentagon as members of the Army Reserve

The Independent UK

US Officials Question 'Makeshift' Facility in Kuwait After Troop Deaths Despite Pentagon Saying They Were 'Fortified'

Six US service members were killed in an Iranian drone strike on a tactical operations centre in Kuwait, with military officials questioning Pentagon claims that the facility was adequately fortified.

International Business Times UK

US Department of War Identifies 4 Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Drone Strike — Families in Mourning

4 US soldiers have been identified among the 6 fatalities in a drone attack in Kuwait. The incident on March 1, 2026, is under investigation

International Business Times UK

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Day 5: US assets hit across Mid-East; Israel launches fresh strikes on Iran, Lebanon

Intense fighting grips the Middle East as Iran and the US-Israeli alliance escalate conflict. Tehran faces sustained strikes on military and nuclear sites, retaliating with attacks on regional US assets and Israel. Casualties mount on both sides, with evacuations underway for foreign nationals. The future leadership of Iran remains uncertain…

The Times of India

US soldiers were killed in Iranian drone strike on operations center at Kuwait civilian port

An operations center targeted by an Iranian drone strike that killed six American soldiers was located in a civilian port in Kuwait, more than 10 miles away from the main Army base

The Independent UK

Pentagon identifies first US troops killed in Iran war after Kuwait drone strike

The four Army Reserve troops from Des Moines died on Sunday in Port of Shuaiba, Defense Department says

The Independent UK

Pentagon identifies US service members killed in Iran war

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The Independent UK

Jeremy Scahill says the true number of U.S. personnel injured in Kuwait is significantly higher

Officials say 6 dead, 18 injured.

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Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo

The largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned for crisis for the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Blasted out at 20 times the force of gravity: what ejection from a fighter jet does to the body

Three US F-15E fighter jets were shot down over Kuwait in the early hours of Monday (March 2) in an apparent friendly fire incident during Operation Epic Fury, the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran.

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The Times of India

US closes 3 Gulf embassies, urges Americans to leave Middle East; is Donald Trump planning something big?

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.

Latin Times

Military Officials Reportedly Question Whether Kuwait Base Hit By Iranian Weapons Was Adequately Fortified After Six Were Killed

Military officials are questioning whether a U.S. military base in Kuwait where six service members were killed was adequately fortified, according to a new report.

The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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International Business Times UK

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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