Why Gold Star families are still seeking answers after deadly Kuwait attack

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CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan writes in his reporter's notebook about a series of stories on an Iranian drone strike that hit a U.S. military facility at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, on March 1, 2026. The attack resulted in six deaths and numerous injuries among U.S. service members, prompting families to demand more information from the Pentagon regarding what was communicated about this incident to the public.

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On March 1, 2026, an Iranian drone strike hit a U.S. military facility at the Port of Shuaiba in Kuwait, resulting in the deaths of six U.S. service members and injuries to dozens more. CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan reported on the incident, highlighting discrepancies between what the Pentagon has communicated about the attack and the reality faced by Gold Star families seeking answers. The attack raised concerns over the transparency and accuracy of information provided by military officials regarding such incidents.

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CBS News Iranian Kuwait Pentagon U.S.

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Kuwait GPE · 2× U.S. GPE · 2× American NORP · 1× CBS News ORG · 1× Iranian NORP · 1× Jonah Kaplan PERSON · 1× Pentagon ORG · 1×

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In a reporter's notebook, CBS News correspondent Jonah Kaplan details his series of exclusive stories on an Iranian drone strike that hit a U.S. military facility at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, on March 1, 2026.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19

2026-09-19 · CBS News

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Six U.S. service members were killed and dozens were injured — raising questions about what the Pentagon has told the American public about the attack and leaving families searching for answers. asserted

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