Three U.S. Service Members Killed, Five Wounded in Operation Epic Fury Against Iran

Three U.S. service members were killed and five seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, confirmed by U.S. Central Command. Several others sustained minor injuries and are being returned to duty. The U.S. military denied Iranian claims of hitting the USS Abraham Lincoln, stating the carrier was not struck. Major combat operations continue amid ongoing regional tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader and subsequent missile attacks.