KUWAIT, Literasi Hukum – The number of United States (US) soldiers killed by an Iranian missile attack in Kuwait has increased to six, as announced by United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Monday afternoon (March 2, 2026). This development marks the first confirmed US military fatalities since the escalating US–Iran conflict intensified in recent days.

Attack Targets Emergency Operations Center at Shuaiba Port

Citing a CNN report (referenced in the news), the missile attack targeted an emergency operations center at Shuaiba Port, Kuwait, on Sunday morning (February 28) local time. Shuaiba is known as a major port in southern Kuwait and is located within the strategic logistics corridor of the Gulf region.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly confirmed that the missile struck a “reinforced tactical operations center” and stated that one projectile successfully penetrated the air defense system.

Soldiers Served in 1st TSC Logistics Command, Based in Kuwait

The deceased soldiers were reportedly serving with 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1st TSC), a US Army logistics unit based at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The operational command for this unit is located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, and is responsible for overseeing logistics support for combined forces in the CENTCOM area of operations.

As of now, the US military has not released the identities of the six soldiers, as the family notification process is still underway.

Escalation Context: Iranian Retaliatory Attacks in the Gulf Region

The attack in Kuwait occurred amidst an escalation of attacks and retaliatory strikes in the Middle East. According to several international reports, the Gulf region has experienced an increase in missile and drone threats, as well as security incidents impacting military operations and civilian activities.

This news report is a synthesis of information from several credible sources to present a verified, complete, and balanced report to readers.