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Four US Soldiers Identified Among Casualties in Iranian Drone Strike

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The Pentagon has confirmed the identities of four out of six US service members killed in an Iranian drone attack on a tactical operations center in Kuwait. The deceased soldiers, part of the 103rd Sustainment Command, are Capt. Cody Khork, Sgt. 1st Class Noah Tietjens, Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Amor, and Sgt. Declan Coady. The strike occurred without warning, highlighting vulnerabilities in military infrastructure against drone threats. As tensions escalate, President Trump has warned that further casualties may be expected, with 18 service members already reported injured in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Key Details: • The attack occurred at a temporary operations center at the port of Shuaiba, Kuwait. • The four identified soldiers were part of a unit stationed in Iowa. • 18 service members have been seriously wounded in the conflict with Iran. • Further casualties are anticipated according to military officials.

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Donald TrumpPete HegsethUS Central CommandKuwait103rd Sustainment CommandCody KhorkNoah TietjensNicole AmorDeclan CoadyFort Knox1st Theater Sustainment Command

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