U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), based in Tampa, Florida, has confirmed that a fourth U.S. service member has passed away due to severe injuries following an Iranian attack last weekend. The victim was previously listed among those critically injured in the attack targeting objectives in Kuwait.
Currently, the identities of the fallen service members are being withheld to ensure privacy until their families have been officially notified. CENTCOM stated that large-scale combat operations are still ongoing, and the U.S. military's response efforts are being actively deployed across multiple fronts.
According to sources from the AP news agency, the affected personnel belonged to a U.S. Army unit responsible for logistics and supply. In addition to the four deceased, several other soldiers are still receiving intensive care, particularly following the incident where 3 U.S. service members were killed previously, while some with minor injuries have already been cleared to return to duty.
White House Reaction and Military Campaign Progress
President Trump expressed grief over the loss of life, stating that the current casualty count is too high in his view. However, he also noted that previous Pentagon forecasts had feared even higher casualties, while believing the military acted at the right time to prevent greater risks.
Regarding the military plan, President Trump expects the campaign targeting Iran to last about a month from when airstrikes began on February 28. He emphasized that because it is a large country, the U.S. military needs approximately four weeks or less to complete the set strategic objectives.
In a recent interview, the U.S. President also expressed satisfaction with the campaign's progress as it achieved better-than-expected results. He claimed that U.S. forces eliminated much of the enemy leadership, creating a significant tactical advantage in efforts to stabilize the regional situation.
"We took out their entire leadership — many, many more than we thought," President Trump told the Daily Mail regarding the progress of the attacks.
