Seventh U.S. service member dies in Operation Epic Fury

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TAMPA, Fla. (WISH) — Another U.S. Service member has died Saturday night from injuries sustained from the war in Iran according to United States Central Command.

Central Command says the service member was seriously wounded on March 1 during an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They died from their injuries on Saturday.

This is the seventh service member who as died in Operation Epic Fury.

Central Command says that the identify of the service member will be withheld for 24 hours after next of kin notification.

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

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