"We grieve for the true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, even as we continue the righteous mission for which they gave their lives and called for prayers for the full recovery of five others that were seriously wounded. But he warned: Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends."
"US Central Command (Centcom), which oversees military operations in the Middle East from its headquarters in Tampa, Florida, announced earlier on Sunday that as of 9.30am ET three US service members and been killed and five seriously wounded in what the Pentagon calls Operation Epic Fury."
"An Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be a dire threat to every American, Trump said, despite the fact that there is no credible evidence."
Following joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, President Trump released a video address acknowledging three American service members killed and five seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury. Trump honored the fallen as patriots while pledging to continue the military mission. He warned that additional casualties are likely before the conflict concludes, though the military will work to minimize them. Centcom withheld specific details about when and where casualties occurred out of respect for families. Trump characterized the Iranian regime as an existential threat armed with long-range missiles and nuclear capabilities. The president indicated the conflict could extend approximately four weeks, suggesting a prolonged military campaign ahead.
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