CENTCOM Confirms 3 US Service Members Killed in Operation Epic Fury
U.S. Central Command confirms the first American fatalities in the joint strike against Iran. Three service members were killed and five seriously wounded in "Operation Epic Fury." Identities are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has officially confirmed that three American service members were killed in action during the ongoing joint US-Israel military operation against Iran, dubbed "Operation Epic Fury."
Additionally, five others have been seriously wounded, with several more sustaining minor injuries such as shrapnel wounds and concussions, though they are expected to return to duty.
The update from CENTCOM, issued recently, emphasizes that major combat operations continue and the situation remains fluid.
Out of respect for the families, details including the identities of the fallen will be withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin notifications.
This marks the first reported US fatalities in the operation, which began yesterday, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Earlier reports had indicated no American casualties amid Iranian retaliatory strikes.