Summary
Three U.S. service members died, and five were seriously injured during joint U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran responded by launching missiles and drone attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East.
Key Facts
- U.S. Central Command reported the deaths and injuries from the conflict with Iran.
- The service members died during joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.
- Iran used missiles and drones to attack U.S. bases in retaliation.
- Other troops had minor injuries and were expected to return to duty.
- The U.S. military is waiting to identify the deceased until families are informed.
- The strikes happened after U.S.–Iran nuclear talks failed in Geneva.
- Israeli strikes resulted in the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- President Trump stated that bombing efforts would continue as needed.
