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US military's Central Command (CENTCOM) says two more service members killed in action during strikes on Iran, bringing the total number of US military members killed to 6

The first US service members to die in the conflict between the US and Iran were killed by a direct Iranian strike on a makeshift operations center at a civilian port in Kuwait on Sunday morning local time, a source familiar with the situation told CNN.

The death toll from that event at the Shuaiba port has since risen to six, US Central Command announced on Monday afternoon, after the remains of two additional service members were recovered.

Earlier Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the strike that killed the service members hit a “tactical operation center that was fortified,” but there was “one” projectile that made it through air defenses. CNN previously reported the event was a suspected drone strike.

The source familiar said it was a direct hit just after 9 a.m. local time, on the center of the building they described as a triple-wide trailer with office space inside. The attack came quickly and with no warning or sirens to alert troops to evacuate or get into a bunker, the source said. Hours after the strike, fire was still smoldering in some parts of the building, the source described – the inside of the makeshift operations center blackened and the walls blown outwards from the blast, some parts peeling away from the building.

A satellite image taken Sunday morning showed a building at the port on fire and dark smoke billowing into the sky.

US Central Command initially said that three service members were killed but didn’t specify the location of the strike. There were dozens of people at the site, the source said, but the final service members who were declared killed in action were unaccounted for when the dust settled. With the building still burning in some places, it took time to recover the remaining service members, the source said.

The CENTCOM release on Monday also said a facility was struck “during Iran’s initial attacks.” The military has not identified the troops killed on Sunday, as families are still being notified.

CENTCOM’s statement said US forces “recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members” from the facility that was struck.

The six casualties are the first killed in action in the military operation against Iran that began early Saturday Eastern standard time, dubbed Operation Epic Fury. Hegseth and President Donald Trump have both said that more casualties are likely. A CENTCOM spokesperson said Monday that 18 troops have been seriously wounded throughout the US military’s operation.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine called the service members killed in action “the best that our nation has to offer” and “true examples of what selfless service means.”

“Our deepest and heartfelt condolences are with their families, their friends, and their units,” he said. “We grieve with you and we will never forget you.”

Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/03/02/politics/six-soldiers-killed-in-iranian-strike-kuwait

E no go make sense say we come dey hear free Iran.. because their people over her no just get sense at all and them come dey shameless join

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Sad loss, may the departed souls all rest in peace, war means death

May they Rest Peacefully, war is painful but this war is nevertheless necessary

Let there be peace in the world

Mopec and Brady Corp stocks about to take flight!

May their souls rest in peace.

When will NSA report the over 15 soldiers that were massacred by Terrorists in Nigeria?

The things that have happened; they had to happen, the things that will happen; they have to happen.


God bless the peace loving people of the world.


Tinubu, a bad man with good intentions.

Chai. These deaths are needless. Affected countries in the war should cease fire and make peace abeg

America is just been lenient on the Iranians!!!

We all know they are terrorists

America is just giving them a chance to reconsider their actions, but them no won hear...

I don't want to hear pray for Iran ooooh

They definitely lost a lot more.

donleo92:
America is just been lenient on the Iranians!!!
We all know they are terrorists
America is just giving them a chance to reconsider their actions, but them no won hear...
I don't want to hear pray for Iran ooooh

What bootlicking is this?

They started a war they couldn't finish and are now being lenient?

Lol. tell another lie.

DeltaBachelor:
Chai. These deaths are needless. Affected countries in the war should cease fire and make peace abeg

Now that America is losing woefully, you remember that wars are needless?

But taking the lives in Gaza is not needless?

Stop with the hypocrisy.

donleo92:
America is just been lenient on the Iranians!!!

We all know they are terrorists

America is just giving them a chance to reconsider their actions, but them no won hear...

I don't want to hear pray for Iran ooooh

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Same ones that were not lenient on defenseless Palestinians who had no tanks or jet fighters.

Keep giving excuses for the massive failure!

DeltaBachelor:
Chai. These deaths are needless. Affected countries in the war should cease fire and make peace abeg

Allow them to fight in peace but why is Israel not reporting casualties of their soldiers

Ever8090:
E no go make sense say we come dey hear free Iran.. because their people over her no just get sense at all and them come dey shameless join
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We know America and Israel. They don't know how to fight clean.

Their goal is always the civilians. But this time, Iran is giving them a taste of their medicine; without restrains.

Buckle up for the long ride buddy.

patrickcollins:
Allow them to fight in peace but why is Israel not reporting casualties of their soldiers

Isnotreal can never declare their casualties.

They are known liars.

According to their media, the only life they've lost is a Filipino woman. Lol. Just lol.

patrickcollins:
Talking about their military casualties, does it mean they are not losing service men and women

Of course, they're losing soldiers. They just won't declare 85 because they like lying.

beardedboy:
Isnotreal can never declare their casualties.

They are known liars.

According to their media, the only life they've lost is a Filipino woman. Lol. Just lol.

Talking about their military casualties, does it mean they are not losing service men and women

beardedboy:
We know America and Israel. They don't know how to fight clean.

Their goal is always the civilians. But this time, Iran is giving them a taste of their medicine; without restrains.

Buckle up for the long ride buddy.

be listening to updates about Isreal-US vs Iran war on bond FM,tell us which important facility Iranian missiles have struk in Isreal if not just firing birds and flies in the air.apart from Iranian supreme icedcream leader,many weapon storage and command control centers have been blown up in Iran,many IRCG army have been killed and you are here sympathizing with your self.
Was it not your source for that reported that nethanyahu had fled to Germany ?,make una Dey play…credible source have also reported that no more virgins in heaven,so who them kill just die saara

The US is giving details of her soldiers killed in this conflict while sharing the details of Iranian politicians and spiritual leaders killed. That means the number of Iran security operatives killed will be many. SMH

beardedboy:
Now that America is losing woefully, you remember that wars are needless?

But taking the lives in Gaza is not needless?

Stop with the hypocrisy.

Who's losing woefully, see this man.
Rip to the death, however can't be compared to the generals, commanders, soldiers and Leaders of Iran that have died since 1st March.

Kaboom kaboom kaboom to iran .

Us have prepared the mind of all non terrorist , Americans and Christians for the Iranian demolition

Six unecessary loss of patriots. May God bless their souls.

Ever8090:
E no go make sense say we come dey hear free Iran.. because their people over her no just get sense at all and them come dey shameless join

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When you spot a coward, you will know

beardedboy:
Now that America is losing woefully, you remember that wars are needless?

But taking the lives in Gaza is not needless?

Stop with the hypocrisy.

No b dem first lunch attack??

They don't see it coming

patrickcollins:
Allow them to fight in peace but why is Israel not reporting casualties of their soldiers

Na Air and Ghost dey die for Isreal. Even the figures released by United States are official figures. It's way way more than this.

America can’t do Shit Iran is giving it red to Middle East isreal is badly damaged more to come, with Pakistan, North Korea china and Russia are supporting Iran silently, trump is fool and a murderous animal the worst American president ever

It was expected.

In a war, both side always lose men in varying proportion.

This is no news.