Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles flying in support of Operation Epic Fury went down over Kuwait, U.S. Central Command announced in a post on X on Monday afternoon.

The incident occurred during Operation Epic Fury, a U.S.-led air campaign targeting Iranian nuclear sites following the February 28 U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the Gulf, hitting allies like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others, while unverified rumors circulate about the death of a new interim leader.

“All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation.” CENTCOM added

All crew members are stable, with U.S. forces thanking Kuwait for recovery support as the region braces for more escalation.