6 Soldiers Killed in Drone Strike on Iran

0:00On March 5, Six Army Reserve soldiers died in a drone strike on a command center in Port Chihuahua, Kuwait, on Sunday. They were the youngest casualties in the early days of the U.S. and Israel military campaign against Iran. The victims included 20-year-old Declan Cody from West Des Moines, Iowa, the youngest of the group, along with Major Jeffrey O'Brien, Captain. Cody Cork, Sergeant First Class, Noah T. Agens, Sergeant First Class, Nicola Moore, and possibly Chief Warren Officer Robert Marzan. The attack came just one day after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, which hit back with missiles and drones on Israel and several Gulf, states hosting U.S. forces. Cody's unit had been in Kuwait for nine months, handling logistics to supply troops. Families shared heartfelt memories of the soldier's dedication. Declan's father said his son spoke to his brother in Italy hours before the strike, reassuring everyone things refined. The young specialist, studying cyber security and aiming for officer training, had just

1:01earned a posthumous promotion to Sergeant and loved the long hours of service. Tributes poured in from friends and leaders, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds mourned two locals while Nebraska's governor ordered flags at half-staff for teachings. Minnesota neighbors set up support for Amor's family. The Pentagon called it a hit on a fortified center, with one projectile breaking through defenses. As investigations continue into the surprise strike, the White House defends the initial offensive as response to Iran's threats amid divided public. Views and rising regional casualties now over 1,000 in Iran alone. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. The conflict shows no signs of slowing. The conflict shows no signs of slowing.