7th U.S. service member killed during Operation Epic Fury in the Middle East

A U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during an attack in Saudi Arabia on March 1, according to the U.S. Central Command.

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CENTCOM Update

TAMPA, Fla. – Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia…
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026

CENTCOM said on social media that the attack was part of the Iranian regime's initial assaults across the Middle East.

This marks the seventh death of a service member in Operation Epic Fury.

The service member's identity will not be released until Monday, after the next of kin is notified.

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