3 American service members have been killed in action and five more are seriosly wounded as the conflict in Iran continues.
US Central Command reports those casualties are part of Operation Epic Fury. Noting, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions.
Those war fighters are expected to return to duty. CentCom says the Major combat operations continue and their response effort is ongoing.
” As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.
Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.
The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.”
