US soldier who survived Iran strike says he raised safety concerns before the attack
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Six soldiers were killed and dozens were injured at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait on March 1, 2026, in the deadliest known strike on U.S. troops since Operation Epic Fury commenced on Feb. 28. Maj. Stephen Ramsbottom and three others familiar with high-level briefings who requested anonymity due to fear of reprisal told the AP that the generals were more focused on defending against missiles and were not prepared for drone warfare. #usa #iran #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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