Soldier who survived Iranian attack in Kuwait slams Pentagon’s response: “This was a failure”

Soldiers who survived the Iranian drone strike in Kuwait tell CBS News the U.S. Army ignored a request for more medical support weeks before the deadly attack. Some of the survivors say at least one of the six soldiers who were killed in the March 1 attack could have been saved. Source link

Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack on Kuwait base

A U.S. Army unit asked to bulk up medical support weeks before a fatal Iranian strike on their command post in Kuwait, but they were ignored, soldiers told CBS News. Some of the survivors of the attack also said at least one soldier who was killed could have been saved if there had been more … Read more

Democratic senators launch investigation into Kuwait strike that killed U.S. troops

Four Democratic senators say they are investigating whether the Pentagon left U.S. troops at a command post in Kuwait without sufficient protection ahead of an Iranian drone attack that killed six American servicemembers and left more than 20 wounded.  The probe comes after soldiers stationed at the base told CBS News they were left dangerously … Read more

Army survivor recalls moment Iran drone hit Kuwait unit and grisly scene that followed

U.S. service members spoke to CBS News’ Jonah Kaplan about the deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait and recalled the moment an explosion hit the unit. The survivors described the heroism after the war’s deadliest strike against the U.S. and disputed the Pentagon’s description of the events. Source link

U.S. service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait. Here’s what we know.

U.S. service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait. Here’s what we know. – CBS News Watch CBS News More details are emerging about the dozens of U.S. service members injured during an Iranian attack at a Kuwait tactical operations center. CBS News’ Eleanor Watson reports. Source link

New details on extent of U.S. troops’ injuries during Kuwait attack

An Iranian drone attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members in the early hours of the war with Iran was more severe than has previously been revealed, with dozens suffering injuries including brain trauma, shrapnel wounds and burns, multiple sources told CBS News. Charlie D’Agata has more. Source link