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Families Say Army Downplayed Kuwait Drone Injuries

6/25/2026

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  • Families allege Army’s injury classifications downplayed wounds from March 1, 2026 Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
  • The strike killed six workers and injured 20, Rodney Bearman and Cory Hicks, whose families say the Army labeled the injuries “not seriously injured.”
  • Senate Democrats opened a probe after the attack, citing inadequate medical resources.
  • Sen. Shelley Moore Capito wrote to the Army, leading General Michael J. Leeney to defend the “not seriously injured” label.