FRIENDLY FIRE
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A US F-15 fighter jet appeared to be shot down over Kuwait on March 23, though neither US nor Kuwaiti authorities have confirmed the nature of the incident.
The reported downing follows a similar incident on March 20, when a US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet was struck by suspected Iranian fire during a combat mission over central Iran on March 19, US Central Command confirmed.
That incident marks a significant escalation in direct confrontation between US and Iranian forces, raising questions about the safety of American air operations in the region amid intensifying tensions.A separate friendly fire incident occurred on March 1, when three F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait, US Central Command confirmed in a press release.
The frequency of these incidents over a three-week period has raised concerns about operational security and coordination challenges facing US air forces operating in the Gulf region.
While both the US and Kuwait are yet to provide details on the origins of the strike or parties responsible, a video is circulating on social media showing the incident. The pilot's status remains unconfirmed.
US Central Command rejected rumours on social media earlier that day of an Iranian missile strike downing an American aircraft.
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