A fourth U.S. service member has been killed in Iranian attack

The fourth service member seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries.

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Kaitlin Wright,

U.S. Central Command announced on Monday, a fourth U.S. soldier has died during the war with Iran.

CENTCOM Update

TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries.

Major combat operations continue and our…

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 2, 2026

The soldier was wounded during the initial stage of Operation Epic Fury and died on Monday.

U.S. President Donald Trump said in a video posted to his Truth Social platform on Sunday that “sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is. Likely be more, but we’ll do everything possible where that won’t be the case.”