U.S. confirms six soldiers killed in Iranian drone attack on Kuwait port; defense secretary says intercepting all threats is impossible.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged on March 4, 2026, that the U.S. cannot intercept every missile or drone launched by Iran despite asserting air dominance in the region. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, he confirmed that six U.S. soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike on a civilian port in Kuwait, underscoring ongoing risks. Hegseth said the conflict could last up to eight weeks, with the U.S. maintaining sufficient resources and munitions to sustain operations. Additional military assets continue to arrive in the Middle East, and the U.S. will control the pace of the campaign.