U.S. Soldiers Call BS on Pentagon Pete’s Version of Deadly Strike
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Survivors of the deadly March 1 attack in Kuwait dispute Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s claim that the strike was caused by a single missile that "squeaked through" air defenses, describing the unit as unprepared and dangerously exposed.
- Soldiers reported that their position was neither fortified nor equipped with adequate drone defense, despite intelligence indicating it was a known Iranian target, raising questions about the decision to remain in such a vulnerable location.
- The attack resulted in six U.S. service member deaths and over 20 wounded, marking the deadliest assault on U.S. troops since 2021, with survivors describing chaotic conditions and improvised medical responses.
- Survivors expressed frustration over the lack of evacuation for some soldiers still believed to be inside the site, highlighting ongoing concerns about the response and preparedness during the strike.
- The Pentagon declined to comment on the soldiers’ accounts, citing an active investigation into the incident.
