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Six US Troops Killed in Middle East Attack, Including Iowan
Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines among those killed in strike on Kuwaiti military facility
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Six U.S. soldiers were killed over the weekend in the Middle East after Iran attacked key American allies in the Gulf region. Among the casualties was 21-year-old Sgt. Declan Coady of West Des Moines, Iowa, who was assigned to an Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines.
Why it matters
The attack on the Kuwaiti military facility represents an escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, which has been increasingly aggressive toward American forces and interests in the region. The loss of six soldiers, including an Iowan, is a tragic reminder of the ongoing dangers U.S. troops face in the Middle East.
The details
Sgt. Declan Coady and five other U.S. soldiers were killed when the Kuwaiti military facility they were stationed at was struck on Saturday. The attack came after Iran launched strikes on key American allies in the Gulf region. All six soldiers were assigned to an Army Reserve unit based in Des Moines.
- The attack occurred on Saturday, March 2, 2026.
The players
Sgt. Declan Coady
A 21-year-old soldier from West Des Moines, Iowa who was killed in the attack.
Iran
The country that launched the strikes on key American allies in the Gulf region, leading to the attack that killed the six U.S. soldiers.
What’s next
The U.S. military and government are expected to respond to the attack, though the specific nature of any retaliation is still unclear.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the ongoing dangers U.S. troops face in the Middle East and the delicate geopolitical situation in the region as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to simmer.
