The slain Americans were part of a sustainment unit in Kuwait, two U.S. officials told The Washington Post. Trump has said in multiple social posts since the operation began that he is committed to a long-term military operation against Iran. In 2024, three U.S. soldiers were killed and others wounded in a drone attack on their base in Jordan. Commanders and personnel failed to properly detect and intercept an Iranian-made drone that smashed into the troops’ living quarters. Investigators later found senior leaders denied a request to position an air defense system there.

Source: Washington Post March 02, 2026 22:39 UTC