Army survivor recalls moment Iran drone hit Kuwait unit and grisly scene that followed

CBS News
April 10, 2026
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U.S. Army survivors shared their accounts of a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait to CBS News.

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This story provides a direct perspective from U.S. service members impacted by a deadly drone attack in Kuwait.

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U.S. service members who survived a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait recently recounted the incident to CBS News' Jonah Kaplan. These survivors described the explosion and the subsequent heroism, offering a different account than the Pentagon's official description of events. Their testimonies highlight the human cost and immediate aftermath of what the excerpt calls the war's deadliest strike against the U.S. The discrepancy between survivor accounts and the Pentagon's narrative raises questions about the official reporting of military incidents. This story provides a direct perspective from those impacted by the attack.

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