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U.S. Service Members Killed as Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates

3/12/2026

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On March 11, 2026, CNN correspondents Erin Burnett and Jeremy Diamond sought shelter in Tel Aviv as sirens sounded amid Israeli bombardments.
In Iran, Fred Pleitgen reported from a bombed site, noting evacuation urgency and warning absence.
Seven United States service members were killed by Iranian strikes, including six from a March 1 Kuwait base attack.
The Pentagon reported 140 U.S. service members wounded since the conflict began February 28.

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On March 11, 2026, CNN correspondents Erin Burnett and Jeremy Diamond sought shelter in Tel Aviv as sirens sounded amid Israeli bombardments.
In Iran, Fred Pleitgen reported from a bombed site, noting evacuation urgency and warning absence.
Seven United States service members were killed by Iranian strikes, including six from a March 1 Kuwait base attack.
The Pentagon reported 140 U.S. service members wounded since the conflict began February 28.