Six US Troops Killed As Death Toll Rises After Iran Strike In Kuwait

Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 07:24 IST

The fatalities resulted from a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift tactical operations center at the civilian Shuaiba port in Kuwait on Sunday morning

The US Central Command confirmed on Tuesday that six American service members have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking the deadliest single incident for US forces since hostilities began. Follow Live Updates

The fatalities resulted from a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift tactical operations center at the civilian Shuaiba port in Kuwait on Sunday morning local time, according to a source familiar with the matter, reported CNN. Initially reported as a fatal strike that killed four personnel, the death toll rose to six after the remains of two additional service members were recovered, Central Command said.

Earlier on Monday, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the projectile struck a “tactical operation center that was fortified," but acknowledged that “one" incoming weapon managed to penetrate air defences. The attack was previously described as a suspected drone strike.

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According to the source, the strike hit shortly after 9 am local time and directly impacted the centre of the structure, which was described as a triple-wide trailer housing office space. The assault reportedly came without warning, with no sirens sounded to allow troops to seek shelter.

The source said the blast caused extensive structural damage, with walls blown outward and interior sections blackened by fire. Hours after the strike, parts of the building were still smoldering. Satellite imagery taken Sunday morning showed a structure at the port engulfed in flames, with thick dark smoke rising into the sky.

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