'They're Great People': Trump Responds To First American Casualties Of Iran Military Operation
By Harold Hutchison
Published on March 2, 2026.
President Donald Trump has publicly commented on the first American casualties of Iran's Operation Epic Fury, describing them as "great people". The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that three service members were killed in action and at least five others were wounded. Trump warned that there could be more casualties during the operation. He also noted that the initial strikes had killed dozens of Iranian regime's top leaders and that their leadership was the only surprise. Iran responded by launching hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at targets in several countries.
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