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Some Soldiers Killed in Iran Strike Were Connected to Kentucky's Fort Knox, Officials Say

Six U.S. service members were killed and 18 seriously wounded in Iran's Operation Epic Fury, with Kentucky soldiers among the casualties, officials confirmed.

  • On March 3, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear posted that some of the six U.S. soldiers killed in Iran attacks had ties to Kentucky.
  • CENTCOM and CBS News report that United States forces recovered two previously unaccounted-for remains from a facility struck during Iran's initial attacks in Kuwait amid Operation Epic Fury.
  • The Department of War released names of four soldiers killed Tuesday, saying they were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa.
  • Local officials told WHAS11 that J.J. Duvall, Mayor of Radcliff, and leaders remain committed to supporting Fort Knox commanders and Families of the fallen, urging prayers and community support.
  • Regional reports show the Iranian Red Crescent Society said U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed at least 787 people, while CBS News reported 18 U.S. service members were seriously wounded and Iran expanded strikes by hitting the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
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WEAREIOWA broke the news in on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
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