US Warplanes Crash in Kuwait, Crews Safe Amid Gulf Strikes; Iran Claims Downing Jet

• Several US warplanes crashed in Kuwait, but all crew members survived and are in stable condition.
• The cause of the crashes is under investigation, with initial reports suggesting possible friendly fire.
• Iran claimed it shot down the jet, while Kuwait's confirmation of multiple crashes casts doubt on some claims.
• Loud blasts were heard in Doha, and debris from a crash injured two workers at Mina Al Ahmadi refinery.
• The incidents occurred as Iran continued Gulf strikes and conflict widened across the Middle East.