Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack
U.S. Army troops reported that their requests for increased medical support were ignored prior to a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. Survivors claimed that more medical resources could have saved lives during the attack, which resulted in six U.S. service members' deaths. The Pentagon has stated that it took significant measures to protect troops, while an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
- ▪A U.S. Army unit requested additional medical support weeks before a fatal Iranian strike but was ignored.
- ▪Survivors believe that more medical resources could have saved at least one soldier's life during the attack.
- ▪The Pentagon claims it took extraordinary steps to protect U.S. troops, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Politics Troops say Army ignored request for more medical support before deadly attack on Kuwait base By Michael Kaplan, Michael Kaplan Reporter and Producer Michael Kaplan is an award-winning reporter and producer for the CBS News Investigative Unit. He specializes in securing scoops and crafting long-form television investigations. His work has appeared on "60 Minutes," CNN and in The New York Times. Read Full Bio Michael Kaplan, Jonah Kaplan Jonah Kaplan Investigative Reporter Jonah Kaplan is an award-winning journalist who has built a strong reputation for his balanced reporting, thoughtful interviews, and deeply researched coverage of high-impact issues affecting the community.
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