‘One Kuwaiti pilot blasted all three US F-15 jets out of the sky in friendly fire blunder’

One Kuwaiti pilot accidentally downed three US F-15 jets during a friendly fire error

A single Kuwaiti pilot, operating an American-built fighter jet, inadvertently targeted three US F-15 planes in a misidentification incident, according to a report. Sources close to the initial account shared details with the Wall Street Journal, revealing the pilot fired three missiles at the American aircraft.

Monday morning’s event saw the US pilots forced to bail out after mistaking their F-15E Strike Eagles for Iranian jets. The error cost the US military an estimated $300 million in repairs for the damaged planes.

“Back up. Stop!” the pilot shouted as locals approached, initially believing him to be an Iranian airman. One man raised a metal pipe, while others crowded around, creating a tense standoff.

The confusion was resolved when the pilot clarified his nationality, prompting the crowd to retreat. The incident occurred as the pilot was part of the three jets that fell from the sky near a US base in Kuwait.

Footage from social media captured the pilot in a tailspin, spiraling toward the ground. Earlier clips showed the planes crashing, their wreckage visible in the area. US Central Command confirmed all six crew members ejected safely, with medical evaluations ongoing.

Kuwait’s Defense Ministry stated it was working with the US to investigate the circumstances of the mishap. The same day, a separate drone strike by Iran killed six American soldiers at a military facility in Port Shuaiba.

A viral video later highlighted a contrasting moment: an unnamed female pilot smiling broadly after being shot down. In the clip, a man recorded her, asking, “You need something to help you?” as she appeared unfazed.

Another segment depicted a third pilot walking on the ground, having safely ejected. Kuwait, home to the largest US military force in the region—around 13,500 troops—faces heightened tensions as the US and Israel escalate operations against Iran.

Satellite imagery confirmed the destruction of a primary building in Port Shuaiba, where the drone strike occurred. The facility, situated near Kuwait City, is a key hub for maritime and industrial activities.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth noted the casualties stemmed from a projectile bypassing air defenses at a tactical operations center. The Pentagon later confirmed the attack was carried out by an Iranian drone, naming four of the victims.