Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering global affairs. Kuwait City, Kuwait - As Iran pressed on with a third day of strikes in the Gulf, several United States (US) warplanes crashed in Kuwait on Monday morning, March 2, 2026. As reported by AFP News Agency, the plane's crew survived. US warplanes crash in Kuwait as Iran continues Gulf strikes, crew survive amid mounting regional tensions. Photo credit: @GlobeEyeNews, @ProfIsaPantami Source: Twitter US warplanes crash in Kuwait Al Jazeera also noted the update amid rising tensions in the Middle East. A trending video of the incident can be watched below via X: Kuwait’s defence ministry reacted, saying the cause was under investigation. It said: "Several U.S. warplanes crashed this morning. ...