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In this U.S. Navy released photo, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer from the U.S.S. Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile in support of Operation Epic Fury, on March 1 at Sea. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was confirmed killed after the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran on February 28. Iran retaliated by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, and targeting U.S. allies in the region. (U.S. Navy via Getty Images)

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U.S. Central Command reported three casuaties in the first 24 hours after the strike on Iran. 

Another five were seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury. 

“Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions–and are in the process of being returned to duty,” U.S. Central Command said in a social media post Sunday. “Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing.”

CENTCOM UpdateTAMPA, Fla. – As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being…— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 1, 2026

CENTCOM UpdateTAMPA, Fla. – As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being…

Central Command is not yet releasing the names of the casualties. 

“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,” the Central Command post says. 

Iranian authorities said more than 200 people were killed by the strikes, the Associated Press reported. Israel reported eight people were killed and 28 wounded in a strike that hit a synagogue. 

The air strikes killed the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and targeted Iranian military sites to stop the country’s ability to develop and deliver nuclear weapons. 

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said in speech Sunday, “You have crossed our red line and must pay the price,” the Associated Press reported. “We will deliver such devastating blows that you yourselves will be driven to beg.”

President Donald Trump posted a warning to Iran on Truth Social after midnight. 

“Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before,” Trump posted. “THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE!” 

Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 12:25 AM EST 03.01.26Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! Thank…— Commentary Donald J. Trump Posts From Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) March 1, 2026

Donald J. Trump Truth Social Post 12:25 AM EST 03.01.26Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever hit before. THEY BETTER NOT DO THAT, HOWEVER, BECAUSE IF THEY DO, WE WILL HIT THEM WITH A FORCE THAT HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN BEFORE! Thank…

Iran claimed that it struck the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which Central Command said was not true in a post. 

?Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE.?The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by… pic.twitter.com/AjaeHMemtA— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 1, 2026

?Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. LIE.?The Lincoln was not hit. The missiles launched didn’t even come close. The Lincoln continues to launch aircraft in support of CENTCOM’s relentless campaign to defend the American people by… pic.twitter.com/AjaeHMemtA

Trump also told CBS News Sunday morning a diplomatic solution is “Much easier now than it was a day ago, obviously.” He added, “Because they are getting beat up badly.”

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