CENTCOM refutes reports of US troops captured in Iran

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has refuted claims made by Iranian National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani on social media regarding the capture of several US soldiers during Operation Epic Fury. CENTCOM described the assertions as “lies and deceptions,” emphasizing that no American soldiers were taken prisoner and dismissing Larijani’s allegations that the US was misleading the public about casualties. Larijani has previously stated that Iranian forces have inflicted significant losses on US troops and threatened actions against Gulf states hosting US bases.

Want More Context? 🔎