Middle East

The scale of the damage resembles other blasts involving the chemical compound commonly used as an agricultural fertilizer.

Miles from the scene of the blast, balconies were knocked down, ceiling collapsed and windows were shattered.

Kuwait's state-run news agency did not report what made him seek medical treatment.

Around 30 U.S. personnel have reportedly come down with the novel coronavirus in recent weeks at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base.

The incident is under investigation.

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. military have eased since the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani.

Over the next two years, troops will see their tours in eight countries extend to 12 months.

Four elements of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are now in Kuwait and will operate under U.S. Central Command.

Airmen from the 388th Fighter Wing and reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing have deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base.

Officials said the strike also killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of Iran-backed militias known as the...