The United States military has confirmed that three of its personnel were killed while several others sustained injuries during ongoing military operations targeting Iran.
In a statement released on Sunday via X, the US Central Command disclosed that the casualties occurred during what it described as Operation Epic Fury.
“Three US service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury,” the statement reads.
The command added that additional troops suffered less severe injuries during the operation but are already undergoing recovery procedures.
“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.”
The US military also confirmed carrying out a strike on an Iranian naval vessel located in the Gulf of Oman, stating that the targeted ship had been critically damaged.
“The ship is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman at a Chah Bahar pier,” the US military said.
The latest development follows coordinated air and missile strikes conducted on Saturday by the United States and Israel across several Iranian cities, an operation that reportedly resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside senior military commanders.
Reports also indicated that members of Khamenei’s immediate family — including his daughter, grandchild, daughter-in-law and son-in-law — were among those killed during the attacks.
Israeli officials characterised the offensive as a preventive action intended to weaken Iran’s military capabilities and neutralise perceived threats.
Iran responded by launching drones and missile attacks toward Israeli territory while also targeting American military installations across parts of the Middle East in retaliatory strikes.
