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F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait, Pilots Safe

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Three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down in Kuwait, all crew members safely recovered. Tensions escalate in Middle East following Iran strikes and retaliation, with hundreds dead and President Trump warning of a prolonged conflict.

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F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait, Pilots Safe

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UK News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!F-15s Shot Down in Kuwait, Pilots Safe. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

0:00On March 2nd, three United States F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly shot down over Kuwait on Monday, and what appears to be friendly fire. All six crew members ejected safely and were quickly recovered by authorities. Social media videos captured one female pilot, smiling broadly, right after landing on the ground. A local man approached her, offering help and assuring her she was safe, while she responded gratefully for the assistance. This incident unfolded amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, where United States and Israeli strikes hit Iran over the weekend, killing supreme. Leader Ayatollah Ali Kaminay, Iran and its allies retaliated against Israel, Gulf states, and key energy sites, sparking widespread chaos. Casualties are mounting fast, with at least 555 dead in Iran, 11 in Israel, and 31 in Lebanon. Even Donald Trump noted the conflict could drag on for weeks, but stressed the United States has the strength to sustain it much longer.

1:00Kuwait's defense ministry is probing the mishap alongside United States Central Command, confirming the crews are stable in hospitals. As vows of revenge echo from Tehran, the region braces for what could become a drawn-out fight with global ripples.

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