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CENTCOM Dismisses Iran's Claims of Captured US Soldiers

3/8/2026

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CENTCOM rejected Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani's claim that Iran captured several US soldiers during Operation Epic Fury on March 8, 2026.
A CENTCOM spokesman labeled the claim as lies and deception.
Larijani has previously stated that nearly 500 US soldiers were killed by Iranian forces and threatened further actions against Gulf states hosting US bases.

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CENTCOM rejected Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani's claim that Iran captured several US soldiers during Operation Epic Fury on March 8, 2026.
A CENTCOM spokesman labeled the claim as lies and deception.
Larijani has previously stated that nearly 500 US soldiers were killed by Iranian forces and threatened further actions against Gulf states hosting US bases.