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US Military Says 3 Service Members Killed and 5 Seriously Wounded in Iran Operation
Three U.S. service members died and five were seriously wounded during ongoing combat operations against Iran, marking the first American casualties in the conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
- U.S. Central Command announced Sunday that three U.S. service members were killed and five wounded during combat operations against Iran, the military said.
- The campaign began Saturday with U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, killing the Supreme Leader, and prompting Iranian retaliations, officials said.
- Officials said identities of the dead are withheld for 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, and several troops with minor injuries are being returned to duty.
- CENTCOM said major combat operations and its response effort remain ongoing, while airports in Dubai and the region face closures with widespread flight cancellations for March 1.
- The strikes have reverberated globally, raising fears of wider conflict and disruptions to international stability, with analysts warning of potential market spikes and the U.S. urging Iranians to `take over`.
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