03.03.2026 21:33
In the attacks on US bases in the Gulf by Iran, 6 soldiers were killed in Kuwait, and 3 F-15s were shot down by friendly fire. The Wall Street Journal, one of America's most important newspapers, stated in a report on the matter that the US's ammunition capacity is under pressure, noting that "the US is facing increasing risks in terms of its military forces and diplomatic presence in the Middle East."
After the operations of the United States and Israel against Iran, the escalating conflicts in the Middle East have begun to have serious consequences on the ground from Washington's perspective. According to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ), serious concerns have arisen regarding the ammunition capacity of the U.S. military. The newspaper reported that Iran's large-scale missile and drone attacks have put pressure on the U.S. military presence in the region.
6 U.S. SOLDIERS KILLED IN KUWAIT
On the third day of the conflicts, an Iranian drone attack was carried out on a U.S. base in Kuwait. In the attack, 6 American soldiers lost their lives. These casualties were recorded as the first fatalities in Washington's operational process. The newspaper's report included statements that "due to Iran's missile and drone attacks across the region and the fact that these attacks are testing the U.S.'s ability to defend a large piece of territory, the U.S. is facing increasing risks regarding its military forces and diplomatic presence in the Middle East."
"FRIENDLY FIRE" CRISIS
Another incident that drew attention on the same day in Kuwaiti airspace was reported. According to the news, during the Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, 3 American F-15 fighter jets were mistakenly hit by Kuwaiti air defense systems. The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the 6 crew members on the planes parachuted out and their health status is stable. The incident revealed that the U.S. air defense coordination in the region is under intense pressure.
U.S. BASES IN THE GULF ARE TARGETED
WSJ reported that Iran's attacks are not limited to Kuwait; U.S. bases in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain have also been targeted. It was stated that Iran's short and medium-range ballistic missiles and mass-produced Shahed-type drones pose a serious threat to U.S. facilities in the region. Ravi Chaudhary, a former official of the U.S. Air Force, noted that American facilities will be "tested like never before."
AMMUNITION STOCKS DEBATE
The report also included a warning that the U.S. ammunition for the Patriot and THAAD systems may be limited in the face of Iran's low-cost and mass-producible drone stocks. Daniel Byman from the Center for Strategic and International Studies stated, "The number of certain munitions we have is quite limited. On the other hand, there is a lot that needs to be defended."
WARNING FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
It was also reported that U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine warned the White House that a potential war with Iran could lead to American casualties and strain ammunition stocks. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the American casualties in a statement on his social media account, saying, "Unfortunately, there may be more."