Trump honors Fil-Am soldier, others killed in Kuwait attackThis video grab taken from UGC images posted on social media on March 7, 2026 shows smoke rising from the Dubai International Airport. Dubai airport, the world's busiest for international traffic, suspended operations on March 7 before partially resuming services, after an air defence interception in the area during attacks from Iran. MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino-American was among the US soldiers killed in an Iranian drone attack in Kuwait, the Pentagon said. Nineteen of the repatriates were OFWs from Jeddah, 65 were OFWs from Dubai and 82 were tourists and OFWs from Jordan. The DFA said the 82 Filipino nationals who were initially stranded in Jordan have safely departed Queen Alia International Airport to several transit hubs where they will board their flights to Manila.

Source: Philippine Star March 08, 2026 16:32 UTC