The U.S. military has confirmed that three American service members were killed in action during ongoing operations linked to the joint U.S.–Israeli offensive against Iran, officials said Sunday.
Five others are seriously wounded, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command.
The casualties represent the first reported American military deaths since the offensive began with coordinated strikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure, including the compound of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
CENTCOM said additional U.S. troops have sustained minor injuries from shrapnel and concussions and are being treated, while combat operations continue across multiple fronts.
Smoke was seen rising over Tehran after joint U.S. and Israeli strikes early Saturday, which triggered waves of retaliation from Iranian forces against U.S. and allied positions throughout the Middle East.
