Eyewitness Accounts of Iranian Drone Attack on U.S. Forces in Kuwait
Survivors from a deadly Iranian drone strike on U.S. forces in Kuwait are questioning the Pentagon’s official account of the incident. Six service members were killed and over 20 were injured in the attack.
Members of the unit involved spoke to CBS News, disputing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s description of the drone as a ‘squirter’ that supposedly bypassed defenses at a fortified location. An injured soldier shared, ‘Painting a picture that ‘one squeaked through’ is a falsehood.’
The soldiers emphasized their unit’s lack of preparation and defenses despite the drone attack at the Kuwait facility. One service member stated, ‘The unit was not a fortified position.’ Despite the destruction, they responded with swiftness and valor, saving lives.
First-Hand Descriptions and Concerns
The survivors provided CBS News with videos and photos from the attack’s aftermath. Smoke rose from the site following the drone strike on March 1, causing chaos and tragedy.
Prior to the attack, an incoming missile alarm signaled soldiers to seek cover. However, after an all-clear alert, they resumed duties in their workspace. Approximately 30 minutes later, a soldier recounted, ‘Everything shook. Your ears are ringing; everything’s fuzzy.’ The scene was grim, with heavy bleeding and shrapnel injuries reported.
A Pentagon spokesperson declined to comment, citing an ongoing investigation into the attack.
Relocation and Tactical Decisions
A week before Operation Epic Fury, most U.S. troops in Kuwait relocated to Jordan and Saudi Arabia to avoid Iranian missile threats. Yet, members of the Army’s 103rd Sustainment Command were directed to move to Port of Shuaiba.
Steel-reinforced barriers known as T-walls surrounded the tactical center but offered no aerial defense. Some soldiers had concerns about the post being within the range of Iranian missiles and drones, questioning the decisions of higher command.
‘The post was a known target,’ admitted one soldier.
Chaotic Aftermath and Self-Triage
Following the strike, witnesses described ‘chaos’ with no organized triage line. Soldiers used makeshift bandages and relied on civilian vehicles to transport the injured to nearby hospitals.
One survivor expressed difficulty in knowing they couldn’t evacuate everyone promptly.
Refuting Official Narratives
In Washington, Secretary Hegseth referred to the drone as a ‘squirter’ in a press conference, which left some survivors frustrated. They felt the Army’s description did not reflect the reality on the ground.
One soldier emphasized the importance of honesty, stating, ‘We can’t learn from mistakes without acknowledging them.’