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16:05

3 US Service Members Killed In Operation Epic Fury

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    Alex Raufoglu

WASHINGTON Three US service members were killed in action and five others seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury, US Central Command announced.

According to the United States Central Command, the casualties were confirmed as of 9:30 a.m. eastern US time on March 1. Several additional service members sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions and are being evaluated and returned to duty.

Major combat operations remain ongoing and response efforts continue, officials said.

The situation is fluid, Centcom said in a statement, adding that out of respect for the families, the identities of the fallen will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

No further details were immediately released.

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16:22

Iranian Drones Attack Naval Base In Abu Dhabi

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    RFE/RL

An Iranian drone attack on Al Salam Naval Base in Abu Dhabi caused a fire but no casualties, UAE's Defense Ministry said on March 1 as Iran continued to launch attacks across the region for a second day after an initial wave of US-Israeli strikes.

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