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

Gold Star family calls on Army to release internal probe into deadly attack on Kuwait base: "My son died unnecessarily"

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.