Mar 02, 2026

US military: Death toll from Iran operation has risen to 6

Posted Mar 02, 2026 9:30 PM
File photo Operation Epic Fury -U..S. Central Command
File photo Operation Epic Fury -U..S. Central Command

WASHINGTON – As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six U.S. service members have been killed in action, according to a statement from the U.S. Central Command.

U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region. Major combat operations continue. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.