Iran strikes day 3: US military aircraft crashes in Kuwait, crew ‘stable, safe’

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Several US military aircraft crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning, according to a statement issued by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Defence, which confirmed that the crew were safe.

“Authorities immediately initiated search and rescue operations, evacuating the crews and transporting them to a hospital for medical evaluation and treatment,” the statement said, quoting a spokesman who “noted that their condition is stable”.

Meanwhile, the US embassy in Kuwait urged people not to go to the mission and to remain indoors. “There is a continuing threat of missile and [unmanned aerial vehicle] attacks over Kuwait,” it said.

“The US Embassy in Kuwait urges US citizens in Kuwait to shelter in place, review security plans in the event of an attack and to stay alert in case of additional future attacks. US Embassy personnel are sheltering in place.”

The cause of the incident is under investigation.