Army survivors of deadly attack in Kuwait dispute Pentagon's account, say unit "was unprepared" to defend itself
Survivors say the post lacked adequate defenses and was a known target, while the attack killed 6 service members and wounded more than 20, CBS News reported.
- On Thursday, CBS News published eyewitness accounts from survivors of the March 1 drone strike in Kuwait, with service members directly disputing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's characterization of the attack.
- Hegseth previously characterized the deadly March 1 attack, which killed six service members and injured more than 20, as a case where a single drone "squirter" bypassed defenses at a fortified tactical operations center.
- Survivors told CBS News the unit was "unprepared to provide any defense for itself," describing the location as an older, makeshift base with no protection from aerial attacks.
- Assistant Secretary of Defense Sean Parnell disputed the reporting on X in early March, stating "every possible measure has been taken to safeguard our troops" and insisting the facility was fortified with 6-foot walls.
- These conflicting accounts highlight the persistent "fog of war" as investigations continue, with survivors emphasizing their goal is preventing future loss of life rather than political sabotage.
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Whistleblower: Hegseth Lied About Iran Drone Attack That Killed Six Americans
A survivor of the Iranian drone attack on a U.S. military facility in Kuwait, where six Americans were killed, has revealed that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lied about the incident. In comments to CBS News, the whistleblower backs up previous reporting about the vulnerabilities of the facility, which run contrary to Hegseth’s statement that the attack got past fortifications.The survivor, who remains anonymous to avoid possible retaliation fr…
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