<p>The US on Monday lost three F-15E fighter jets after they were "accidentally" shot down by Kuwaiti air defences amidst Operation Epic Fury on Iran. In a <a href="https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4418568/three-us-f-15s-involved-in-friendly-fire-incident-in-kuwait-pilots-safe/">statement</a>, the US Central Command said that the incident occurred due to an "apparently friendly fire incident" during the active combat "that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones."</p>.<p>"All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation," CENTCOM said adding that the cause of the incident is under investigation. The confirmation comes hours after a video featuring a fighter jet tumbling over Kuwait went viral online.</p><p>The American fighter jets are taking off from the USS Gerald R. Ford - the world's largest aircraft carrier - deployed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. </p>.B-2 bombers, suicide drones, Anthropic AI: What US used in strikes against Iran.<p>US President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury on Friday weeks after deploying his armada around Iran. </p><p>Israel is also a partner in Epic Fury which has led to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameinei and many members of Tehran's top leadership. Tehran has vowed to avenge Khameinei's death and launched drones on its neighbouring countries.</p><p>Kuwait, along with other gulf countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan issued a joint statement vowing to strike back at Iran which is targeting US bases in west Asia. On Sunday, the US government confirmed the death of three American soldiers in the operation. </p>
<p>The US on Monday lost three F-15E fighter jets after they were "accidentally" shot down by Kuwaiti air defences amidst Operation Epic Fury on Iran. In a <a href="https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4418568/three-us-f-15s-involved-in-friendly-fire-incident-in-kuwait-pilots-safe/">statement</a>, the US Central Command said that the incident occurred due to an "apparently friendly fire incident" during the active combat "that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones."</p>.<p>"All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation," CENTCOM said adding that the cause of the incident is under investigation. The confirmation comes hours after a video featuring a fighter jet tumbling over Kuwait went viral online.</p><p>The American fighter jets are taking off from the USS Gerald R. Ford - the world's largest aircraft carrier - deployed in the eastern Mediterranean Sea and the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. </p>.B-2 bombers, suicide drones, Anthropic AI: What US used in strikes against Iran.<p>US President Donald Trump launched Operation Epic Fury on Friday weeks after deploying his armada around Iran. </p><p>Israel is also a partner in Epic Fury which has led to the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameinei and many members of Tehran's top leadership. Tehran has vowed to avenge Khameinei's death and launched drones on its neighbouring countries.</p><p>Kuwait, along with other gulf countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Jordan issued a joint statement vowing to strike back at Iran which is targeting US bases in west Asia. On Sunday, the US government confirmed the death of three American soldiers in the operation. </p>
