U.S. Central Command: 7 American Soldiers Have Died in Military Operations Against Iran

Source: Global Times
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On March 8 local time, the U.S. Central Command announced that a U.S. soldier who was seriously injured in the attack on U.S. forces in Saudi Arabia on March 1 has died from his injuries. This marks the seventh U.S. soldier killed in Operation "Epic Fury." Major combat operations are still ongoing, and the identity of the fallen soldier will be released 24 hours after notifying the family. (Reporter Zhao Miao from the Central Radio and Television Station)

Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category
Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Personnel Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
7 U.S. soldiers
Activity
U.S. soldiers killed in action
Location
Saudi Arabia
Unit
U.S. Central Command
Time
March 1, 2023
Equipment
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Summary

On March 8, 2023, U.S. Central Command reported that a U.S. soldier injured in an attack in Saudi Arabia on March 1 has died, marking the seventh U.S. soldier killed in the ongoing 'Epic Fury' operation. The main combat operations continue, and the identities of the fallen soldiers will be released after family notifications are made.

Key Facts
  • 7 U.S. soldiers have died in military operations in Iran.
  • One soldier died from injuries sustained in an attack on March 1.
  • The identity of the deceased soldiers will be disclosed after notifying their families.