News · 2 March 2026
US Death Toll Rises to Six as Iran Strikes Tactical Operations Centre in Kuwait
US Central Command confirmed on Monday that six American service members have now been killed since Operation Epic Fury began on Saturday. The attack that caused the initial deaths was a direct strike on a makeshift tactical operations centre at the civilian port of Shuaiba in southern Kuwait. Defence Secretary Hegseth confirmed one Iranian projectile broke through air defences. CENTCOM also said 18 additional service members have been seriously wounded. General Caine warned the public to expect further American casualties as combat operations intensify.
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