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4 U.S. service members killed, 4 seriously injured during Operation Epic Fury against Iran
Update: 4 U.S. service members have been killed in action.
The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries
TAMPA, Fla. — March 1, 9:30 a.m. ET — U.S. military officials have confirmed that three American service members have been killed in action and five others seriously wounded during ongoing operations conducted under Operation Epic Fury.
According to preliminary reports, several additional personnel sustained minor injuries, including shrapnel wounds and concussions.
Those individuals are currently receiving medical evaluation and treatment and are expected to return to duty as conditions permit.
Major combat operations remain underway, and response efforts are continuing.
Officials described the situation as fluid, noting that circumstances on the ground may evolve as operations progress.
In accordance with Department of Defense policy and out of respect for the families of the fallen, the names of the deceased service members will not be released until at least 24 hours after next of kin have been formally notified.
Additional identifying details are also being withheld at this time.
Further updates will be provided as information becomes available and operational security considerations allow.
EDINBURGH, Scotland — Two people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident in the Calder area of Edinburgh on Monday morning, prompting a significant police and emergency response.
Officers were called to reports of a man carrying bladed weapons in Calder Gardens at approximately 8:25 a.m. According to Police Scotland, specialist resources — including firearms officers — were deployed to the scene as authorities worked to contain the disturbance.
Video recorded by witnesses shows a man in the street holding two large knives as police arrived.
Residents reported a heavy law enforcement presence in the area for several hours, including armed officers and police dogs.
Two individuals sustained injuries during the incident and were transported to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed it received a call at 8:34 a.m. and dispatched three ambulances, three paramedic response units, and a Special Operations Response Team (SORT) to the scene.
Both injured patients were taken to hospital. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed.
Local residents described chaotic scenes unfolding shortly after 8 a.m. William Ramsay, who lives nearby, said he believed the suspect may have entered the stairwell of his building. He also reported damage to a local shop during the disturbance.
Staff at a nearby café, Brunch, temporarily closed their business after spotting the man behind their building between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. An employee, who asked not to be identified, said the man was seen running through a grassy area while holding two knives before moving toward nearby high-rise flats.
Employees described the situation as frightening and unprecedented for the area. The café later reopened after police secured the scene.
As a precaution, local schools implemented temporary lockdown procedures. Parents of students at Wester Hailes High School received a message informing them that the school was in lockdown following a community incident and that students were safe. The school indicated it would provide further updates as necessary.
Residents expressed concern on social media throughout the morning as the situation developed.
Chief Inspector Scott Kennedy confirmed that the disturbance has now been contained and that there is no wider risk to the public.
“The earlier disturbance in the Calder area of Edinburgh is now contained and there is not believed to be any wider risk to the public,” he said. “The incident is not being treated as terror related.”
Officers remain in the area while enquiries continue. Police have urged anyone with information or concerns to approach officers at the scene or contact authorities via 101.
The investigation remains ongoing.