U.S. President Donald Trump has acknowledged that additional American service members may lose their lives as military operations against Iran persist.
In a video address released Sunday, the president confirmed that three U.S. troops were killed in action. According to Trump, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) briefed him earlier in the day regarding the fatalities.
He paid tribute to the fallen personnel, describing them as heroes who sacrificed their lives in service to the country. The president also extended condolences to their families and said the nation is praying for those injured in the ongoing operations.
Trump cautioned that further casualties are possible before the conflict concludes, though he emphasized that every effort would be made to limit additional losses.
CENTCOM had earlier announced that three service members were killed and five others seriously injured during operations connected to the strikes on Iran. Several additional troops reportedly suffered minor injuries, including shrapnel wounds and concussions, but have since returned to duty.
The military command stated that the names of the deceased would not be released until 24 hours after their next of kin had been notified. Officials also noted that the situation remains dynamic as combat operations continue.
The casualties come after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes launched Saturday against targets in Iran, significantly heightening tensions that had been building for months over Tehran’s nuclear activities, its regional influence, and stalled diplomatic negotiations.
Initial reports indicated explosions near locations associated with Iran’s Supreme Leader in Tehran, with blasts heard across multiple cities and smoke rising above parts of the capital.