U.S. service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait. Here's what we know.
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Dozens of US service members suffered grave injuries in Kuwait during an Iranian attack.
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Iranian forces attacked a Kuwait tactical operations center, injuring dozens of U.S. service members. CBS News' Eleanor Watson is reporting additional details about the incident.
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