23.03.2026 14:12
Iranian media claimed that an F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Kuwait and shared images, but there has been no official confirmation from the US or Kuwait yet. CENTCOM previously denied similar claims, while it is known that the US has experienced some aircraft losses during the conflict. Experts point out that such news could be part of information pollution and psychological warfare.
Amid the ongoing war between the USA, Israel, and Iran, a new claim has emerged. Iranian state media alleged that an F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait. However, the claim has not yet been confirmed by the USA and Kuwait.
Iranian-affiliated Press TV shared a statement based on the Al-Ahd news network, stating, "A US fighter jet crashed in Kuwait. It was reported that the plane was hit and crashed to the ground shortly after." The claim quickly spread on social media, while the details of the incident remain unclear.
NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
As of the time this news was written, US and Kuwaiti officials had not made any confirmation regarding the claim. While there is no clear information on where and how the incident occurred, it is noteworthy that the source of the claim is Iranian media.
DENIAL FROM CENTCOM
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) had previously denied the claims circulating recently that "US fighter jets were shot down by Iran." In the statement, it was noted that over 8,000 sorties were conducted under "Operation Epic Fury," emphasizing that there were no US fighter jets shot down by Iran.
LOSSES INCREASING
On the other hand, it is known that the USA has experienced losses in its air assets since the start of the war. According to Bloomberg, at least 16 US military aircraft have been lost since the beginning of the conflicts. These losses include downed Reaper-type drones as well as accidents.
At the beginning of the month, it was reported that three F-15 fighter jets were downed in Kuwait due to "friendly fire," but there were no casualties. Additionally, it was stated that six personnel lost their lives when a KC-135 tanker aircraft crashed during refueling.
INFORMATION POLLUTION IN WAR
Experts point out that such unverified claims frequently arise in a war environment. It is expressed that news spread through social media and state-affiliated media outlets could be part of psychological warfare. While developments regarding the US fighter jet allegedly downed in Kuwait are being closely monitored, official statements are expected.