US confirms three service members killedthree service members killed in early Iran war operation
The US military confirmed three service members killed and five seriously wounded during an Iranian drone attack on March 1, 2026, at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait, as part of Operation Epic Fury amid the US-Israel war with Iran that began late February. This marked the first known American fatalities in the conflict, with strikes continuing between the sides. The losses highlight rising risks to US forces in the region, fueling concerns over air defenses and escalation.
- Port Shuaiba in Kuwait serves as a key logistics hub for US operations in the Gulf.
- Operation Epic Fury names the US military campaign targeting Iranian assets.
- One victim, Sgt. Declan Coady, was a 20-year-old Iowa college student.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
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