US announces another troop death; 17 US service members have now died in Iran war [yqN9l4z3Sff]

Health Updated on August 12, 2026 EDT — Published on August 12, 2026 EDT

U.S. Central Command says three U.S. service members have been killed this weekend -- bringing the total number of U.S. deaths in the conflict with Iran to 17. A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News that U.S. fighter jets stationed in the United Kingdom and Germany are being sent to the Middle East. Read more: