KATHMANDU: Early Monday morning, multiple fighter jets crashed near Al Jahra in Kuwait, around 10 kilometers from the Ali Al Salem Airbase, a major U.S. military installation in the country.

Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that several military aircraft were involved in the incident. All crew members were safely rescued and immediately sent to hospitals for medical checks. Officials reported that their condition is stable.

Colonel Saeed Al Atwan, spokesperson for the ministry, stated that search and rescue operations were launched immediately after the crash, with Kuwaiti authorities coordinating directly with U.S. officials.

Footage from the scene shows one fighter jet engulfed in flames as it spirals toward the ground, while another video captures a pilot safely descending with a parachute.

The exact cause of the crash and the specific nationality of the aircraft involved have not yet been officially confirmed. However, analysts note that the jets appear consistent with the two-engine U.S. F-15E fighter model.

Meanwhile, a report from a UK-based outlet claims that Iranian authorities have asserted responsibility, stating that one of the jets was downed by Iran. This claim has not been independently verified.