The Pentagon has formally added Operation Epic Fury to the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS), marking the first time verified US military casualty figures from this campaign are publicly accessible in the Department of Defense’s official database. The addition comes more than a month after the operation commenced on February 28, 2026, under direct orders from the US President. DCAS now records 13 US service members killed and 365 wounded, with figures distributed across all service branches: Army (247), Navy (63), Marine Corps (19), and Air Force (36).<h2>What DCAS Is and How It Works</h2>&nbsp;DCAS is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center and serves as the Department of Defense’s authoritative repository of verified casualty data. It tracks US military personnel who are killed, wounded, missing, or otherwise injured in wars and named operations. The system aggregates reports from the individual services, ensuring that figures released publicly are confirmed and standardised. The database provides detailed breakdowns by conflict, branch, type of casualty, and year, with definitions and explanatory notes available for reference. Historical operations documented in DCAS include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, as well as the Persian Gulf War, Vietnam War, Korean War, and both World Wars.&nbsp;<h2>Significance of Epic Fury’s Inclusion</h2>&nbsp;Adding Epic Fury to DCAS provides a centralised, publicly accessible record of casualties in real time. Pentagon officials note that the database is updated as new verified reports are received, ensuring accuracy. The move aligns Epic Fury with other named operations in the database, allowing analysts, lawmakers, and families to monitor its human cost within a consistent framework. According to official statements, “DCAS is intended to provide transparency and a reliable reference point for understanding the impact of US military operations,” underscoring the importance of maintaining standardised records across conflicts.&nbsp;The casualty list currently includes 10 males and 3 females. Fatalities are almost evenly split between the Army and the Air Force. The US Army has reported 7 deaths, all classified as Hostile, comprising 6 Reservists and 1 Active Duty member. The Air Force has recorded 6 deaths, all classified as Non-Hostile, including 3 Active Duty personnel and 3 National Guard members. No fatalities have been reported for the Navy, Marine Corps, or Space Force to date. This detailed breakdown highlights the varying circumstances of service member losses across branches. The current DCAS entry reflects verified casualties as of April 3, 2026, with figures submitted by the services and compiled centrally. Updates will continue as additional data is confirmed.<h2>What happened in the last 24 hours?</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the United States and Israel have expanded strikes on Iranian targets, hitting key infrastructure in and around Tehran. Iran says it downed an F-15E Strike Eagle, a claim confirmed by US officials, with one crew member rescued and another missing. The hunt for a missing American pilot believed to be on the run inside hostile territory. Rescue efforts came under fire, with HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters hit, while A-10 Warthogs were also struck, one crashing into the Gulf and another returning damaged, signalling a sharp escalation.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos. &nbsp;

DCAS is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center and serves as the Department of Defense’s authoritative repository of verified casualty data. It tracks US military personnel who are killed, wounded, missing, or otherwise injured in wars and named operations.

The Pentagon has formally added Operation Epic Fury to the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS), marking the first time verified US military casualty figures from this campaign are publicly accessible in the Department of Defense’s official database. The addition comes more than a month after the operation commenced on February 28, 2026, under direct orders from the US President. DCAS now records 13 US service members killed and 365 wounded, with figures distributed across all service branches: Army (247), Navy (63), Marine Corps (19), and Air Force (36). What DCAS Is and How It Works DCAS is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center and serves as the Department of Defense’s authoritative repository of verified casualty data. It tracks US military personnel who are killed, wounded, missing, or otherwise injured in wars and named operations. The system aggregates reports from the individual services, ensuring that figures released publicly are confirmed and standardised. The database provides detailed breakdowns by conflict, branch, type of casualty, and year, with definitions and explanatory notes available for reference. Historical operations documented in DCAS include Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Inherent Resolve, as well as the Persian Gulf War, Vietnam War, Korean War, and both World Wars. Significance of Epic Fury’s Inclusion Adding Epic Fury to DCAS provides a centralised, publicly accessible record of casualties in real time. Pentagon officials note that the database is updated as new verified reports are received, ensuring accuracy. The move aligns Epic Fury with other named operations in the database, allowing analysts, lawmakers, and families to monitor its human cost within a consistent framework. According to official statements, “DCAS is intended to provide transparency and a reliable reference point for understanding the impact of US military operations,” underscoring the importance of maintaining standardised records across conflicts. The casualty list currently includes 10 males and 3 females. Fatalities are almost evenly split between the Army and the Air Force. The US Army has reported 7 deaths, all classified as Hostile, comprising 6 Reservists and 1 Active Duty member. The Air Force has recorded 6 deaths, all classified as Non-Hostile, including 3 Active Duty personnel and 3 National Guard members. No fatalities have been reported for the Navy, Marine Corps, or Space Force to date. This detailed breakdown highlights the varying circumstances of service member losses across branches. The current DCAS entry reflects verified casualties as of April 3, 2026, with figures submitted by the services and compiled centrally. Updates will continue as additional data is confirmed. What happened in the last 24 hours? Meanwhile, the United States and Israel have expanded strikes on Iranian targets, hitting key infrastructure in and around Tehran. Iran says it downed an F-15E Strike Eagle, a claim confirmed by US officials, with one crew member rescued and another missing. The hunt for a missing American pilot believed to be on the run inside hostile territory. Rescue efforts came under fire, with HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters hit, while A-10 Warthogs were also struck, one crashing into the Gulf and another returning damaged, signalling a sharp escalation. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, the US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.

DCAS is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center and serves as the Department of Defense’s authoritative repository of verified casualty data. It tracks US military personnel who are killed, wounded, missing, or otherwise injured in wars and named operations.

Pentagon lists Operation Epic Fury losses in casualty database: 13 dead and 365 wounded as Iran war intensifies

Israel on Sunday (Mar 01) announced a massive call-up of nearly 100,000 reserve forces as its military operations against Iran entered a critical phase. These soldiers are in addition to the 50,000 reservists currently on duty after the Gaza war, The Times of Israel reported. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), ground troops have been reinforced on Israel's borders with Syria, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and in the West Bank.&nbsp;The Home Front Command alone has mobilised 20,000 reservists, mainly for search-and-rescue efforts, according to the IDF. Reinforcements were also made in the Israeli Air Force, Israeli Navy, and the Intelligence Directorate.&nbsp;The fresh mobilisation comes after the US-Israeli operation in Iran entered its second day after assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday in a US-Israeli strike on the Pasteur Street compound in central Tehran.&nbsp;On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated decapitation military campaign specifically targeting the top leadership of the Islamic Republic. The strikes, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the US and Operation Roaring Lion (or Shield of Judah) by Israel, also hit key sites in Iran, including government buildings, military headquarters in Tehran, and suspected nuclear facilities.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-i-will-be-talking-to-them-trump-says-iran-s-new-leaders-want-to-talk-after-killing-of-khamenei-1772386394614">'I will be talking to them': Trump says Iran's new leaders want to talk after killing of Khamenei</a>&nbsp;Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the air campaign against Iran is only beginning while asserting that IDF operations will only increase even more in the coming days. Netanyahu emphasised that Israel will utilise its entire strength to ensure the existence and future of the Jewish state and recognised the assistance provided by the United States during the operation.&nbsp;"We are in a campaign in which we are bringing the entire strength of the IDF, as never before, to this campaign to ensure our existence and our future. "This combination of forces allows us to do what I have been hoping to do for 40 years - to strike the terrorist regime squarely in the hip. That is what I promised, and that is what we will do," he added.&nbsp;(Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The fresh mobilisation comes after the US-Israeli operation in Iran entered its second day after assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday in a strike on the Pasteur Street compound in central Tehran.

Israel on Sunday (Mar 01) announced a massive call-up of nearly 100,000 reserve forces as its military operations against Iran entered a critical phase. These soldiers are in addition to the 50,000 reservists currently on duty after the Gaza war, The Times of Israel reported. According to the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF), ground troops have been reinforced on Israel's borders with Syria, Lebanon, the Gaza Strip, and in the West Bank. The Home Front Command alone has mobilised 20,000 reservists, mainly for search-and-rescue efforts, according to the IDF. Reinforcements were also made in the Israeli Air Force, Israeli Navy, and the Intelligence Directorate. The fresh mobilisation comes after the US-Israeli operation in Iran entered its second day after assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday in a US-Israeli strike on the Pasteur Street compound in central Tehran. On Saturday, the United States and Israel launched a coordinated decapitation military campaign specifically targeting the top leadership of the Islamic Republic. The strikes, codenamed Operation Epic Fury by the US and Operation Roaring Lion (or Shield of Judah) by Israel, also hit key sites in Iran, including government buildings, military headquarters in Tehran, and suspected nuclear facilities. Also Read: 'I will be talking to them': Trump says Iran's new leaders want to talk after killing of Khamenei Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the air campaign against Iran is only beginning while asserting that IDF operations will only increase even more in the coming days. Netanyahu emphasised that Israel will utilise its entire strength to ensure the existence and future of the Jewish state and recognised the assistance provided by the United States during the operation. "We are in a campaign in which we are bringing the entire strength of the IDF, as never before, to this campaign to ensure our existence and our future. "This combination of forces allows us to do what I have been hoping to do for 40 years - to strike the terrorist regime squarely in the hip. That is what I promised, and that is what we will do," he added. (Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, US, Gulf nations and non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis, Islamic State, and others. Claims and counterclaims, disinformation and misinformation are being made online and offline. Given this context, WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos and videos.)

The fresh mobilisation comes after the US-Israeli operation in Iran entered its second day after assassinating Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Saturday in a strike on the Pasteur Street compound in central Tehran.

Israel calls up 100,000 reserve soldiers as Netanyahu vows to intensify Iran operation following Khamenei’s assassination

The scale of the destruction has focused attention on the performance of the Chinese-origin HQ-9B long-range surface-to-air missile system, which Iran is believed to have recently acquired.

The scale of the destruction has focused attention on the performance of the Chinese-origin HQ-9B long-range surface-to-air missile system, which Iran is believed to have recently acquired.

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Israeli officials assess that the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, was likely killed in the strikes on Iranian targets Saturday morning, reported Times of Israel.Pakpour became head of the IRGC after Israel killed his predecessor, Hossein Salami, at the start of the June 2025 war.&nbsp;The Israeli officials also assess that Iran’s minister of defence and chief of intelligence were also likely killed in the strikes; however, the assessments have yet to be confirmed by Iran or by the IDF.&nbsp;Several top Iranian regime and military commanders were targeted in the strikes on Saturday morning, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The results of the strikes currently remain unclear until confirmed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/houthis-to-resume-attacks-on-shipping-routes-and-israel-tonight-say-officials-of-rebel-group-1772274065602">Houthis to resume attacks on shipping routes and Israel ‘tonight’, say officials of rebel group</a>&nbsp;<h2>Pro-Iran Iraqi militia accuses US of bombing it, threatens attacks on American bases</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, a pro-Iran Iraqi militia has accused the United States of bombing it and vowed a response against American bases.Kataeb Hezbollah blamed the US for a strike that targeted an Iraqi military base that houses the pro-Iran militia.The Iraqi group says it will “soon start assaulting American bases in response to their attacks.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/afghanistan-warns-of-decisive-action-if-pakistan-continues-war-1772196518103">‘Our hand can reach their necks’: Afghanistan warns of ‘decisive’ action if Pakistan continues war</a><h2>National Security Council tells Israelis abroad to take precautions</h2>&nbsp;Israel’s National Security Council has called on Israelis abroad to exercise enhanced awareness and to take all necessary precautionary measures after the joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran.&nbsp;“The escalation with Iran increases the likelihood that the Iranian regime will intensify efforts to carry out terrorist attacks abroad against Israeli/Jewish targets, starting immediately,” it said.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-israel-planned-strikes-on-iran-for-months-despite-ongoing-talks-what-we-know-1772277999902">US, Israel planned strikes on Iran for months despite ongoing talks? What we know</a>&nbsp;“In addition, and based on past experience, the motivation to harm Israelis abroad may also increase among other terrorist elements, alongside local initiatives (including lone attackers),” the NSC warned.&nbsp;It also urges Israelis to not share real-time travel details on social media, avoid events identified with Israel or Judaism that are not secured, pay close attention to surroundings when in areas identified with Israel or Judaism, report any threat or attack to local security forces, and avoid areas known for hostility toward Israelis and Jews.

Israeli forces said several top Iranian regime and military commanders were targeted in the strikes on Saturday morning, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The results of the strikes currently remain unclear.

Israeli officials assess that the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, was likely killed in the strikes on Iranian targets Saturday morning, reported Times of Israel. Pakpour became head of the IRGC after Israel killed his predecessor, Hossein Salami, at the start of the June 2025 war. The Israeli officials also assess that Iran’s minister of defence and chief of intelligence were also likely killed in the strikes; however, the assessments have yet to be confirmed by Iran or by the IDF. Several top Iranian regime and military commanders were targeted in the strikes on Saturday morning, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The results of the strikes currently remain unclear until confirmed. Also Read: Houthis to resume attacks on shipping routes and Israel ‘tonight’, say officials of rebel group Pro-Iran Iraqi militia accuses US of bombing it, threatens attacks on American bases Meanwhile, a pro-Iran Iraqi militia has accused the United States of bombing it and vowed a response against American bases. Kataeb Hezbollah blamed the US for a strike that targeted an Iraqi military base that houses the pro-Iran militia. The Iraqi group says it will “soon start assaulting American bases in response to their attacks.” Also Read: ‘Our hand can reach their necks’: Afghanistan warns of ‘decisive’ action if Pakistan continues war National Security Council tells Israelis abroad to take precautions Israel’s National Security Council has called on Israelis abroad to exercise enhanced awareness and to take all necessary precautionary measures after the joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran. “The escalation with Iran increases the likelihood that the Iranian regime will intensify efforts to carry out terrorist attacks abroad against Israeli/Jewish targets, starting immediately,” it said. Also Read: US, Israel planned strikes on Iran for months despite ongoing talks? What we know “In addition, and based on past experience, the motivation to harm Israelis abroad may also increase among other terrorist elements, alongside local initiatives (including lone attackers),” the NSC warned. It also urges Israelis to not share real-time travel details on social media, avoid events identified with Israel or Judaism that are not secured, pay close attention to surroundings when in areas identified with Israel or Judaism, report any threat or attack to local security forces, and avoid areas known for hostility toward Israelis and Jews.

Israeli forces said several top Iranian regime and military commanders were targeted in the strikes on Saturday morning, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. The results of the strikes currently remain unclear.

Israeli officials believe IRGC chief Mohammad Pakpour killed in strikes

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