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Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant

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By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — A US soldier died after sustaining injuries during an attack last week in Saudi Arabia, the military said, bringing the number of American troops killed in the Iran war to seven.

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  1. BNO News

    U.S. service member dies of wounds from Iranian attack in Saudi Arabia (opens BNO News)

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    BNO News's feed description

    A U.S. service member who was wounded during Iran’s initial attacks across the Middle East has died, becoming the seventh American service member killed in action during the military operation against Iran, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

  2. CNN

    Seventh US service member killed in Iran war after being wounded in attack in Saudi Arabia (opens CNN)

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    A US service member died after sustaining injuries during an attack last week in Saudi Arabia, the military said Sunday, marking the seventh American service member killed in the Iran war.

  3. Townhall

    Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed in Operation Epic Fury (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Seventh U.S. service member killed in Operation Epic Fury amid escalating conflict with Iran.

  4. Breitbart News

    Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed During Iran Conflict (opens Breitbart News)

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    A seventh U.S. service member has been killed following strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran; no identity has been revealed.

  5. Local News 8

    Seventh US service member killed in Iran war is identified as Army sergeant (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Isabelle D’Antonio, CNN (CNN) — A US soldier died after sustaining injuries during an attack last week in Saudi Arabia, the military said, bringing the number of American troops killed in the Iran war to seven.

  6. Military Times

    Seventh US service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    A service member seriously wounded during an Iranian attack on U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia has succumbed to their injuries, U.S. Central Command announced.

  7. The Daily Caller

    Seventh American Soldier Killed In Iran War Identified (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Pentagon identified a servicemember who died of wounds from an Iranian attack during the initial stages of Operation Epic Fury Monday.

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  9. New York Post

    Seventh soldier killed in Iran war identified as Space Brigade sergeant (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The seventh US military personnel to have been killed during the war with Iran has been identified as a member of the Army’s 1st Space Brigade who was stationed in Saudi Arabia.

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