US F-15E Fighter Jet Crashes in Kuwait Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions; Pilot Ejects Safely

On March 2, 2026, a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet crashed in Kuwaiti airspace amid escalating US-Iran tensions in the Middle East. The pilot reportedly ejected safely and was assisted on the ground. Iran claimed responsibility for shooting down the jet, releasing videos showing the aircraft spiraling with flames, though the US and Kuwaiti authorities have not confirmed the cause. Investigations are ongoing amid broader regional missile and drone strikes.