3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

Three U.S. service members were killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to a U.S.

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3 US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation

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Three U.S. service members were killed and five others seriously wounded during Operation Epic Fury, according to a U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announcement on Sunday. The incident also resulted in several additional service members sustaining minor injuries, including shrapnel wounds and concussions; these individuals are expected to return to duty. CENTCOM stated that further details, including the identities of the deceased, will be withheld for 24 hours to allow for next of kin notification. The location of the operation was not specified in the announcement. The reason for the operation was also not specified.

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Additional information will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

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Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions.

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Five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

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Three U.S. service members were killed as part of Operation Epic Fury.

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Three U.S. service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Sunday morning. In addition, several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are in the process of being returned to duty, CENTCOM announced."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," CENTCOM said. Smoke rises over the city center after an Israeli army launches 2nd wave of airstrikes on Iran on Saturday. (Fatemeh Bahrami/Anadolu via Getty Images)

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