The U.S. Denies That Iranian Attack Killed 3 American Soldiers

Source: Global Times
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On July 12 local time, the U.S. Central Command issued a statement saying that Iran had previously claimed that three American soldiers were killed in Iran's attack on Kuwait, which is untrue. The statement indicated that there are no reports of U.S. soldiers being killed or injured in the region. All personnel have been accounted for.

Earlier that day, there were reports from Iran stating that Iran had launched an attack using drones on U.S. targets located in Kuwait, resulting in the deaths of three American soldiers. (CCTV reporter Zhang Yingzhe)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
3 U.S. soldiers
Activity
Iranian claims of U.S. casualties in an attack
Location
Kuwait
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
July 12
Equipment
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Summary

U.S. Central Command denied Iranian claims that three U.S. soldiers were killed in an attack on Kuwait on July 12. The command stated that there were no reports of U.S. casualties or injuries in the area, confirming that all personnel have been accounted for.

Key Facts
  • Iran claimed that 3 U.S. soldiers were killed in an attack on Kuwait.
  • U.S. Central Command denied any U.S. casualties or injuries in the region.
  • All personnel have been accounted for according to the U.S. statement.