‘Stay at home’: U.S. Central Command issues urgent safety warning to CIVILIANS in Iran, as 7th U.S. warrior dies
TAMPA, Florida – U.S. Central Command on Sunday issued an urgent safety warning to civilians in Iran, saying the country’s “terrorist regime blatantly disregards the safety of innocent people.”
The warning came as the seventh U.S. service member died from injuries sustained during the initial attacks against Iran in President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury.
“The Iranian regime is using heavily populated civilian areas to conduct military operations, including launching one-way attack drones and ballistic missiles. This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law,” CENTCOM said.
American-made firepower. pic.twitter.com/fnyNtJO1FG
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 7, 2026
“Iranian forces are using crowded areas surrounded by civilians in cities such as Dezful, Esfahan and Shiraz to launch attack drones and ballistic missiles.
“U.S. forces strongly urge civilians in Iran to stay at home. The Iranian regime is knowingly endangering innocent lives. Additionally, Iranian forces are jeopardizing the safety of innocent people throughout the Middle East by deliberately and indiscriminately targeting civilian airports, hotels, and residential neighborhoods.
It’s never fair when a B-52 is involved.
“This was never meant to be a fair fight, and it is not a fair fight. We are punching them while they’re down.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pic.twitter.com/JgRSgiM7jl
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 7, 2026
“Iran’s terrorist regime is blatantly disregarding civilian lives by attacking Gulf partners while compromising the safety of their own people,” said Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM.
Military officials say Iran has launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and thousands of one-way attack drones since Feb 28. However, launch rates have drastically declined as U.S. and partner forces decimate Iran’s military capabilities.
The world’s two greatest Air Forces ( + ) continue to dominate the skies over Iran. pic.twitter.com/Irmfb1JEEx
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 7, 2026
CENTCOM indicated: “The U.S. military takes every feasible precaution to minimize harm to civilians but cannot guarantee civilian safety in or near facilities used by the Iranian regime for military purposes. Unlike the Iranian regime, U.S. forces do not target or intentionally risk the safety of civilians.”
Our edge comes from the people who execute the mission. pic.twitter.com/nTbF5qNrV8
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026
Regarding the American who died Saturday, CENTCOM on Sunday said: “Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.
“This is the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury. Major combat operations continue. The identity of the fallen warrior will be withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.”
Saturday night, CENTCOM also released unclassified footage of U.S. military strikes deep inside Iran.
“If you kill Americans, if you threaten Americans anywhere on earth, we will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation and we will kill you,” warned U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
“If you kill Americans, if you threaten Americans anywhere on earth, we will hunt you down without apology and without hesitation and we will kill you.” – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth pic.twitter.com/l0jkXxI74y
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 8, 2026
Meanwhile, Iran state media reported Sunday that Mojtaba Khamenei will succeed his father, Ali Khameni, as Iran’s next supreme leader, according to Axios.
JUST IN: In a bombshell development, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has secretly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline son of the killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the Islamic Republic’s next Supreme Leader. The regime is now officially turning into a family dynasty. pic.twitter.com/vfgJ9N0IPa
— WORLD NEWS (@_MAGA_NEWS_) March 8, 2026
Follow Joe on X @JoeKovacsNews