A fourth US service member has died during Operation Epic Fury in Iran as US combat operations continue, US Central Command said on Monday.
As The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday, Central Command announced that three service members were killed, and five were “seriously wounded” in retaliatory missile strikes by Iran after US strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday.
“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty,” Central Command said.
US Central Command Confirms 3 Americans Killed, 5 “Seriously Injured” in Operation Epic Fury
On Monday, Central Command confirmed an updated death toll, announcing that a fourth troop, “who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks,” has passed.
“Major combat operations continue, and our response effort is ongoing,” CENTCOM said, noting that the identity of the fallen will be withheld until the family is notified.
TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries.
Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.
The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.
CENTCOM Update
TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries.
Major combat operations continue and our…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 2, 2026
As The Gateway Pundit reported, President Trump addressed the losses in an update on the operation on Sunday afternoon, expressing grief for the “true American patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.” He said, “There will likely be more before it ends,” but “we’ll do everything possible, where that won’t be the case.”,
“Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved,” Trump said.
“We have very strong objectives. They could have done something two weeks ago, but they just couldn’t get there.”
Trump further sent a message to the Iranian forces, demanding that they surrender “and receive full immunity or face certain death,” as well as a message of support for the Iranian people to overthrow the government.
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