Footage circulating today shows a US military aircraft falling from the sky in Kuwait's Al Jahra area and a pilot parachuting from the aircraft, as conflict escalated across the region following Iranian strikes.
US Central Command said an incident that occured during active fighting that included Iranian attacks.
"Three US F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait due to an apparent friendly fire incident. During active combat - that included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles, and drones - the U.S. Air Force fighter jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences," CENTCOM said, adding that all six air crew ejected and were safe.
"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defence forces and their support in this ongoing operation," it added.
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence earlier confirmed the crash of multiple US military aircraft in its territory.
In a statement carried by the state news agency, the ministry also said the recovery of crew members involved coordination with US forces.
Iran's state media cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as saying Iranian armed forces hit a US plane that crashed in Kuwait.
