ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - The death toll of US troops in the war with Iran has risen to seven after a service member died from injuries sustained in an earlier Iranian attack, the US military said on Sunday.
The soldier passed away on Saturday night after being seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on US troops in Saudi Arabia on March 1, according to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
The latest death brings the number of US troops killed in the conflict to seven, following earlier fatalities reported during Operation Epic Fury, the US-led military campaign against Iran.
US President Donald Trump on Saturday joined the families of fallen troops at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of six US soldiers killed in the war with Iran.
The US army withholds the identities of fallen soldiers until 24 hours after the next of kin are notified.
US and Israel launched a joint aerial campaign against Iran on February 28, killing many of the country’s leaders and commanders, including long-time Spiritual Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.