At least three US service members killed during Iran operation: CENTCOM

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement that five others have been ‘seriously wounded’ in the operation.

The United States military has announced that three service members have been killed in its operation against Iran, the first US casualties in the continuing attacks on Iran.

The announcement on Sunday comes on the second day of strikes by the US and Israel that have killed the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and drawn retaliatory fire from Iran towards targets across the Middle East.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in a statement that three US service members were killed and five others have been “seriously wounded” in the operation.

“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing,” it added.

“The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified,” it added.