US, Israel confirm casualties as Iran retaliates
US military confirms three soldiers killed and five injured in Iranian missile strikes. Israeli authorities report nine deaths from a single attack on Beit Shemesh. US Central Command states casualties occurred during ongoing combat operations, with some soldiers returning to duty. Identities withheld pending family notification. Iran launched retaliatory strikes after US-Israel war began Saturday, targeting US bases and interests in the Middle East. Iran's Foreign Minister claims attacks focus on regional bases, not US mainland. Gulf nations (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Oman, Bahrain) hit by missiles, closing airspaces and restricting gatherings. Iran reports over 200 casualties including schoolgirls and leaders, but US military denies damage to USS Abraham Lincoln. US sank Iranian naval ship in Gulf of Oman.