Gold Star family calls on Army to release internal probe into deadly attack on Kuwait base: "My son died unnecessarily"
September 10, 2026 / 8:06 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Army Reserve Capt. Cody Khork was killed along with five other American troops in a drone strike by Iran at his position in Kuwait.
- His parents, Jim and Stacey Khork, are demanding the release of the Army's completed investigation into the attack and calling for accountability.
- They claim Cody had repeatedly warned his commanding officer, Brig. Gen. Clint Barnes, about the risk of an Iranian attack.
- Intelligence reports from as early as January indicated Iran would target the Port of Shuaiba.
- Survivors describe "strategic failures" and a lack of preparedness, including insufficient medical personnel and supplies.
- The Pentagon maintains that all possible measures were taken to safeguard troops and that the facility was fortified.