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Pentagon identifies 4 soldiers killed by Iranian attack
By Jeff Schogol ·
Task & Purpose
· Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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A recent attack by Iran has resulted in the deaths of six US service members. Four of these individuals have been identified by the Defense Department. They were part of a sustainment command based in
A recent attack by Iran has resulted in the deaths of six US service members. Four of these individuals have been identified by the Defense Department. They were part of a sustainment command based in Iowa.
The victims' ages ranged from 20 to 42 and they hailed from different parts of the country, including Florida, Nebraska, Minnesota, and Iowa. Further details about the incident are available from the Defense Department. The attack occurred in Kuwait and involved a drone.
The identities of the other two service members who lost their lives have not been released yet.
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