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Hegseth on conflict with Iran: 'We are finishing it'

March 2, 2026

The ongoing military operation against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has resulted in the deaths of a fourth U. S. service member and numerous civilian casualties in the region. As the conflict escalates with retaliatory strikes from Iran and responses from Israel, U. S.

Hegseth on conflict with Iran: 'We are finishing it'

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Fourth U. S. service member killed in Operation Epic Fury.
Operation Epic Fury is expected to lead to additional U. S. military losses.
Civilians have been killed due to strikes in both Iran and Israel.
Iran has launched retaliatory strikes in response to U. S. actions.
Israel conducted strikes in Lebanon following missile fire from Hezbollah.

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Hegseth on conflict with Iran: 'We are finishing it'

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