US announces: 3 soldiers lost their lives

The US military announced that 3 US soldiers lost their lives and 5 soldiers were injured as a result of retaliatory attacks launched by Iran. Iran, as a country targeted by the US and Israel, is retaliating against the attacks in order to respond. Iran's attacks cover not only Israel but also US bases in the region.

“OPERATION EPIC FURY” ATTACK AND AFTERMATH

The US military announced these losses, which occurred within the scope of the operation codenamed “Operation Epic Fury” conducted against Iran. The statement also noted that several soldiers suffered shrapnel wounds and concussions. The treatment process for the injured soldiers is ongoing, and it was stated that these soldiers would return to duty.

STATEMENT FROM CENTCOM

In a statement made by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), it was stated that operations are ongoing and efforts to respond are continuing. It was emphasized that the situation is fluid, and it was said, “out of respect for the families, we will not release additional information, including the identities of our fallen, until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified.”

WHAT HAD HAPPENED?

In the airstrikes launched against Iran by Israel and the US on February 28, high-ranking Iranian figures were targeted, and names such as Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, and Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh lost their lives. The US military also targeted an elementary school the other day, killing over 150 girls.

In retaliation for these attacks, Iran had targeted US bases in some regional countries, primarily Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain, where US bases are located alongside Israel.