- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Fort Riley Today
By the People, for the People
Fort Riley Soldiers Not Involved in Iran Operation
Military base says it has not received information about the attack on Iran.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A representative from the Fort Riley public affairs office stated that the 1st Infantry Division based at the Kansas military installation is not involved in the recent U.S. and Israeli military operation against Iran that began on Saturday. The spokesperson said Fort Riley has not received any information about the ongoing attack.
Why it matters
The involvement of U.S. ground troops in the strike against Iran is a significant escalation of the conflict, so the lack of participation from the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley suggests the operation may be more limited in scope than a full-scale ground invasion.
The details
According to the report, the joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran began at 6 a.m. local time on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of three U.S. troops and serious injuries to five others. The airstrikes also killed Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will continue the attack for 'four to five weeks'.
- The joint U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran began on Saturday, March 1, 2026 at 6 a.m. local time.
- Three U.S. troops have been killed and five have been seriously injured since the start of the operation.
The players
Fort Riley
A U.S. Army base located in Kansas that is home to the 1st Infantry Division.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States who stated the U.S. will continue the attack on Iran for 'four to five weeks'.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The supreme leader of Iran who was killed in the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.
What they’re saying
“Fort Riley has not received information regarding the operation.”
— Fort Riley public affairs office representative (b1047.com)
The takeaway
The lack of involvement from the 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley suggests the U.S. military operation against Iran may be more limited in scope than a full-scale ground invasion, at least in the initial phase of the conflict.
