U.S. Confirms Three Service Members Killed in Iran Operation

Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command confirmed Sunday. The announcement marks the first publicly acknowledged American casualties during the ongoing military campaign against Iran and comes as combat operations continue. Additional personnel have sustained minor injuries, including shrapnel wounds and concussions, and are being evaluated or returned to duty. CENTCOM said it will withhold the identities of the fallen until next of kin have been notified.