Pete Hegseth Confirms That Three Air Force Captains Were Shot Down By Kuwaiti 'Friendly Fire' | N18S

In a dramatic turn of events on the 32nd day of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has provided a startling update regarding the three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles that were downed over Kuwait on March 2, 2026. While the incident was initially labeled a tragic "friendly fire" accident caused by Kuwaiti air defenses, Hegseth’s latest briefing suggests the narrative was part of a broader strategic deception. #PeteHegseth #USAirForce #Tehran #IranWar2026 #OperationEpicFury #BreakingNews #News18 #F15 #StrategicDeception #MilitaryUpdate #Trump #Pentagon #TehranStrikes n18oc_shorts News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow us on Google: news18.co/cn18g Follow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18 Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/ Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 #GetCloserToTheNews with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.com News18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube