3 US service members killed as Iran retaliates after strikes on Khamenei
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Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five others seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran, U.S. Central Command said.
Three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five others seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, targeting Iran, U.S. Central Command said.
The casualties come as Iran retaliates against Israel and the United States following strikes that killed its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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