U.S. confirms 3 troops killed in war as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

The Pentagon confirmed Sunday that at least three U.S. troops have been killed and several others wounded during 'Operation Epic Fury,' marking the first American casualties of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran as Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against coalition forces. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions in the region as Iran responded to what it described as aggression from the U.S. and Israel. 'Operation Epic Fury,' which appears to be the codename for American military operations in the region, has now resulted in the first confirmed deaths of American service members since the conflict began. The Pentagon has not provided additional details about the circumstances of the attack or the exact location where the troops were killed, though it confirmed that Iranian forces were responsible for the strike that resulted in casualties. This development significantly raises the stakes in what has already been a volatile conflict, with potential for further escalation as the loss of American troops could potentially lead to a more robust U.S. response.