# US soldier who survived Iran strike says he raised safety concerns before attack

https://mins.news/en/video/86314

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-05 11:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaE0G-OE-qk

> Six US soldiers were killed and dozens injured at Kuwait’s Port Shuaiba on March 1, 2026, in the deadliest known strike on US troops since Operation Epic Fury began. Maj. Stephen Ramsbottom and three other informed people said generals focused more on missile defense and were unprepared for drone warfare.

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