Survivors of the deadliest Iranian attack on US forces since the start of the Iran war have publicly challenged the Pentagon’s version of events. The soldiers, whose unit was struck by a drone in Kuwait on March 1, said their position was dangerously exposed, contradicting official claims that the site was secure. The attack killed six US troops and injured more than 20 others.

Speaking to CBS News, several wounded soldiers described the attack and its aftermath, saying their unit was not adequately protected. One soldier said the Pentagon’s portrayal of a secure base was false, while another noted that their logistics unit had been moved into an area within range of Iranian drones and missiles. Survivors also reported failures in rescue operations, claiming they had to treat the wounded themselves and use civilian vehicles for evacuation.

Despite these accounts, Pentagon officials, including Assistant Secretary Sean Parnell, insisted that all possible safety measures were in place. The conflicting statements have raised questions about the credibility of Pentagon reports and prompted calls for further verification of US military information on the Iran war.