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U.S. Central Command is aware of the loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. The incident occurred in friendly airspace during Operation Epic Fury, and rescue efforts are ongoing. Two aircraft were involved in the incident. One of the aircraft went down in western Iraq, and the second landed safely. This was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire. Read more: centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RE…

BREAKING: Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah, has been elected Iran's new Supreme Leader, according to State-run Tasnim News Agency t.me/Tasnimnews/394…

CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. – Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1. This is the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury. Major combat operations continue. The identity of the fallen warrior will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.

Loud blast heard near US embassy in Oslo with smoke rising, according to Norwegian police and residents. Large EMS response. No injuries reported. vg.no/nyheter/i/gkEg…

U.S. forces have struck over 3,000 targets in the first week of Operation Epic Fury, and we are not slowing down.

Operation Epic Fury: The first 7 days

Iraq: Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups may seek to target hotels frequented by foreigners in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to depart as soon as they are safely able to do so, and reconsider lodging options if choosing not to depart. Read more here: iq.usembassy.gov/security-alert…?

Statement from Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander:

🚨🇮🇷🇱🇧Scoop: Several dozen Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) officers have fled Beirut over the last 48 hours fearing they will be targeted, Israeli officials say. My story on @axios axios.com/2026/03/06/leb…

U.S. forces aren't holding back on the mission to sink the entire Iranian Navy. Today, an Iranian drone carrier, roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, was struck and is now on fire.

Three American MQ-9 Reaper drones have been downed, according to U.S. officials speaking with CBS News.

There has reportedly been a strike at Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait tonight. A fire has been reported.

Secretary Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Cooper just held a press conference on Operation Epic Fury. Key points: Day 6 of the operation. Nearly 200 targets struck around Tehran in the last 72 hours. B-2 bombers dropped dozens of 2,000lb penetrator bombs on deeply buried missile launchers within the last hour. Iranian ballistic missile attacks on US forces are down 90% since day one. Drone attacks are down 83%. Over 30 Iranian naval vessels have been sunk or destroyed. An Iranian drone carrier ship described as roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier was hit hours ago and is currently on fire. The US is now targeting Iran's missile production facilities, not just existing launchers, with the stated goal of eliminating Iran's ability to rebuild. US combat power flowing into the region is set to surge, with more bomber runs, more fighter squadrons and additional basing now secured from unnamed partner countries. On Iranian protests, Hegseth indicated the US is deliberately sequencing events, stating there will come a moment for Iranians to act, but that moment has not been called yet.

Adm. Brad Cooper reported a 90 percent decrease in Iranian ballistic missile attacks and an 83 percent decline in Iranian drone attacks.

The CENTCOM commander reported that U.S. forces struck nearly 200 targets deep inside Iran over the last 72 hours. In the last hour, B-2 bombers dropped dozens of 2,000-pound penetrator bombs on buried ballistic missile launchers.

RT @CENTCOM: 🚫 Rumors are circulating on social media of a U.S. fighter jet crash over Basra. These are baseless and NOT TRUE. https://t.co…

A U.S. official has denied reports of an American fighter jet being shot down over Iraq's Basra Province, calling the claims false. This statement comes after Iraqi police stated forces were dispatched to search for a U.S. pilot who reportedly fell within the province.

Updated Iranian attacks across Middle East since February 28th 2026. Now up to 13 Countries attacked 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 2 Drones 🇹🇷 Türkiye 1 Missile 🇨🇾 Cyprus 2 Missiles 1 Drone 🇴🇲 Oman 8 Drones. 🇧🇭 Bahrain 76 Missiles 124 Drones 🇮🇶 Iraq unknown # missiles 12+ drones 🇮🇱 Israel 205 Missiles 100 Drones 🇯🇴 Jordan 30 Missiles 60 Drones 🇰🇼 Kuwait 178 Missiles 384 Drones 3x F-15E 🇶🇦 Qatar 110 Missiles 53 Drones 2x SU-24 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 5 Missiles 33 Drones 🇸🇾 Syria 1+ Missile 🇦🇪 UAE 204 Missiles 1072 Drones Totals Missiles: 812+ Drones: 1,799+ Combined Projectiles: 2,611+ Aircraft shot down over Gulf: 5 3x US F-15E 2x IR SU-24

UPDATE: Operations at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait are now suspended

President Trump: Kristi Noem is out and Markwayne Mullin will become the next secretary at DHS.