Pentagon Names Four of Six US Troops Killed in Iran-Linked Attack
The US military has released the names of four of the six American soldiers who died during the recent conflict involving Iran.
An unmanned aircraft system broke through air defenses and struck a command center in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday. Initially, US Central Command reported three deaths. However, officials later confirmed that the number rose to six after one injured service member died and rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the rubble.
Identified Service Members
The Pentagon identified the fallen soldiers as Capt. Cody Khork, 35; Sgt. Noah Tietjens, 42; Sgt. Nicole Amor, 39; and Sgt. Declan Coady, 20. All four served in the Army Reserve, which provides logistical support to wider US military operations.
Following his death, the Army promoted Coady from specialist to sergeant.
US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll honored the troops, stating that they volunteered to defend the nation and made the ultimate sacrifice. Meanwhile, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump plans to attend the dignified transfer ceremony to support the families of the fallen soldiers. The Defense Department is arranging the schedule.
Service and Background
Capt. Khork, a resident of Florida, had previously deployed to Saudi Arabia, Guantanamo Bay, and Poland. From a young age, he aspired to serve in the military. He later joined the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps at his university. His family described him as energetic, generous, and deeply caring toward fellow service members.
Similarly, Sgt. Amor, who lived in Minnesota, had completed earlier deployments to Kuwait and Iraq. Her husband said she was close to returning home when the attack occurred. She leaves behind a son in high school and a daughter in primary school. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and rollerblading with her children.
At the same time, Sgt. Tietjens of Nebraska had served two previous tours in Kuwait. Family members described him as a devoted husband and father. In addition, he earned a black belt in Taekwondo and trained in Philippine Combatives. A martial arts alliance paid tribute to his leadership, discipline, and humility.
Finally, Sgt. Coady, an Iowa resident, joined the Army Reserve three years ago. He worked as an information technology specialist and studied at Drake University. University officials stated that he showed great promise and had a bright future ahead. His family remembered him as skilled, dedicated, and ambitious.
Ongoing Response
As investigations continue, military officials are working closely with the families of the fallen troops. Authorities have not yet released the names of the remaining two service members.
The attack marks a significant escalation in tensions linked to Iran, and US officials continue to assess the situation.
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