Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen SoraceMarch 9, 2026 at 02:50 PM
Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned of further casualties in the ongoing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating seven U.S. soldiers have already died. The deaths include six service members killed in a March 1st Iranian drone attack in Kuwait and another who died from injuries sustained in an Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia. The U.S. and Israel have launched joint strikes against Iran, who have retaliated against Israel and Gulf Arab states. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi stated Iran is prepared to fight and kill any enemy ground troops entering their country. President Trump said deploying U.S. ground troops would require "a very good reason," suggesting Iran would be heavily defeated in such a scenario.

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