A fourth US service member has died during Operation Epic Fury in Iran as US combat operations continue, US Central Command said on Monday.
As The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday, Central Command announced that three service members were killed, and five were “seriously wounded” in retaliatory missile strikes by Iran after US strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.
“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty,” Central Command said.
On Monday, Central Command confirmed an updated death toll, announcing that a fourth troop, “who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks,” has passed.
“Major combat operations continue, and our response effort is ongoing,” CENTCOM said, noting that the identity of the fallen will be withheld until the family is notified.
TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries.
Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.
The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.
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