Overview
- U.S. Central Command said a service member previously listed as seriously wounded has died, raising the total killed to four.
- CENTCOM reported three U.S. F-15E jets were downed by Kuwaiti air defenses in an apparent friendly-fire incident, with all six aircrew recovered in stable condition.
- Major combat operations continue under Operation Epic Fury, following earlier confirmation of three killed and five seriously wounded.
- President Trump vowed to avenge the fallen and cautioned that additional casualties are possible as the campaign proceeds.
- Lawmakers from both parties issued condolences and renewed calls for War Powers votes, while Iran’s Red Crescent reported heavy domestic casualties not independently verified by U.S. officials.