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CENTCOM confirms three US F-15 fighter jets crashed in Kuwait in ‘friendly fire’ incident, all crews safe
- Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets crashed in Kuwait due to a friendly fire incident caused by Kuwaiti air defenses during active combat against Iranian forces.
- All six crew members ejected safely and were recovered in stable condition, with Kuwait's Ministry of Defense coordinating rescue and medical efforts alongside U.S. forces.
- The fighter jets were supporting Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. military campaign against Iran, and the incident is under joint investigation by U.S. Central Command and Kuwaiti authorities.
- Videos geolocated near the Ali Al Salem U.S. air base showed the crashes and pilots parachuting safely, amid ongoing regional military tensions.
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