Pentagon Confirms Identities of Two American Troops Killed in Kuwait Attack

The Pentagon has officially identified the last two of six American soldiers who lost their lives in a drone strike in Kuwait during the initial phase of the conflict with Iran. Maj. Jeffrey R. O’Brien, 45, from Iowa, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, from California, were killed in the attack at Shuaiba port, which serves as a vital logistics hub for U.S. military operations. This tragic incident also resulted in injuries to 18 other service members. The soldiers were part of the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines, Iowa. The identification process for Marzan is ongoing, pending confirmation from a medical examiner.

Key Details: • The drone attack occurred on March 4, 2026, at Shuaiba port in Kuwait. • A total of six American troops were killed and 18 others were injured in the attack. • The soldiers were part of the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit.