Sixth American service member killed in Iran operation
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Sixth American service member killed in Iran operation
"Six US service members have been killed in action, adding that US forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region. Major combat operations continue, the command said."
"Three US service members were killed in action and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran. Two US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters on Sunday that the US troops had been killed at a base in Kuwait."
"The impact continued as the state department expanded its warning to Americans living in the Middle East on Monday adding several countries to the list of where citizens should leave immediately. Fourteen countries, including Qatar and the UAE, appeared on the list."
Six US service members have been killed in action during military operations against Iran, according to US Central Command. The deaths occurred following Iran's initial attacks in the region, with three confirmed on Sunday and additional fatalities reported Monday. US forces recovered remains of two previously unaccounted service members from a facility struck during Iran's attacks. One service member was seriously wounded and later succumbed to injuries. Five others sustained serious wounds, while additional personnel experienced minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. Major combat operations continue under Operation Epic Fury, a joint US-Israeli military operation. The State Department expanded travel warnings for Americans in the Middle East, adding fourteen countries to the evacuation list.
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