Two More US Soldiers Killed in Kuwait Drone Attack Amid Iran Conflict

The Pentagon has identified the latest casualties from the escalating tensions with Iran.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Pentagon has identified two additional U.S. service members killed in a drone attack on a military facility in Kuwait, bringing the total number of American deaths to six. The latest casualties include Major Jeffrey O'Brien, 45, of Iowa, and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California. This follows the earlier confirmation of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed in the same drone strike.

Why it matters

The deaths of these U.S. soldiers underscore the growing tensions and escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, which has not been formally designated as a 'war' by the U.S. government. The attack in Kuwait represents a significant escalation, as it occurred outside of the main theater of operations.

The details

The drone attack took place on Sunday at a U.S. military facility in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait. The Pentagon has released the names of the six U.S. service members killed, but has not provided many details about the circumstances surrounding the attack or the ongoing response from U.S. forces.

  • The drone attack occurred on Sunday, March 2, 2026.
  • The Pentagon identified the two additional casualties on Wednesday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Major Jeffrey O'Brien

A 45-year-old U.S. service member from Iowa who was killed in the drone attack.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan

A 54-year-old U.S. service member from Sacramento, California who was killed in the drone attack.

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What’s next

The Pentagon has not disclosed many details about the attack or the ongoing response, so further information about the circumstances and U.S. actions in response are still forthcoming.

The takeaway

The deaths of these U.S. soldiers in Kuwait highlight the dangerous and escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, even as the U.S. government has not formally designated the situation as a 'war.' This attack outside the main theater of operations represents a significant escalation that will likely prompt a strong response from the U.S. military.