Brief
Iranian drone strike hits U.S. base in Kuwait, video released
CBS News released footage of Iranian drones striking a U.S. base in Kuwait, adding visual evidence to the expanding conflict.
By Felo News Desk · Published
CBS News released video footage showing Iranian drones striking a U.S. military installation in Kuwait, according to reports published on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, 2026.
What happened
The clips capture Iranian drones approaching and hitting the base, with explosions and smoke visible. One video was described as being shot from the perspective of a U.S. service member during the early days of the war.
What the reports add
CBS News' Jonah Kaplan reported the footage in two separate pieces: the first article highlighted the strike as part of at least eight countries targeted by Iran, while the second emphasized that the video was taken by a service member on the ground.
What was said
Kaplan, identified as the CBS reporter, said the videos provide “exclusive” visual evidence of the Iranian attack, as noted by CBS News.
How it came about
The strike follows earlier reports that U.S. forces in Kuwait faced limited medical support after the attack, as detailed in Felo News' coverage on Sep. 29, 2026. The incident marks a significant escalation in the regional conflict.
Key facts
- Iranian drones struck a U.S. military base in Kuwait, captured on video (cbsnews.com)
- The footage was recorded from the perspective of a U.S. service member (cbsnews.com)
Sources
- [1] cbsnews.com
- [2] cbsnews.com
