Iran updates: US confirms first troop losses amid fighting

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Skip next section READ: Khamenei's death: 'Never thought I would see this day'March 1, 2026READ: Khamenei's death: 'Never thought I would see this day'DW spoke to Iranians — both inside the country and abroad — about Khamenei's death. The news was received with joy and grief in different quarters of Iran, with those opposed to the hardline regime seen celebrating on the streets, while others mourned the demise of their leader. . Read their reactions here. https://p.dw.com/p/59d4QSkip next section Israel responsible for Khamenei's killing — NetanyahuMarch 1, 2026Israel responsible for Khamenei's killing — NetanyahuIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel was behind the killing of Iran Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid the joint US-Israel campaign against Iran. "We eliminated the dictator Khamenei yesterday, and with him, we eliminated tens of the repressive regime's top officials," Netanyahu said while standing on the roof of an Israeli army base in central Tel Aviv. The prime minister added the Israeli army's strikes on Tehran will increase in the coming days. https://p.dw.com/p/59d2QSkip next section Iran's targeting of USS Lincoln unsuccessful — US militaryMarch 1, 2026Iran's targeting of USS Lincoln unsuccessful — US militaryAfter Iranian media reported four missiles were launched towards aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, the US Central Command said Iran's targeting of the vessel was unsuccessful. "The missiles launched didn't even come close," the US Central Command said on its X account, adding the ship continues its operation "to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime." https://p.dw.com/p/59d0HSkip next section Iran should stop enriching uranium to prevent 'regime destruction' — ex-NATO official to DWMarch 1, 2026Iran should stop enriching uranium to prevent 'regime destruction' — ex-NATO official to DWFormer NATO official William Alberque has told DW that Iran should give up its nuclear material and desist from moves that could be seen as moving toward atomic weapons. "I think for leadership right now in Iran, the answer has to be a pledge to get rid of this stuff, promise the International Atomic Energy Agency full transparency, get rid of this stuff. This is not giving you the leverage that you think it is. Rather, it is guaranteeing regime destruction if you continue down this path." Moving beyond the nuclear dispute, Alberque said that Iran's missile program was a problem not just for Israel, but for other Gulf states as well. "And we've seen today in in Iran's second round of strikes that it appears they're broadening their strikes against the Gulf states. And this is just going to further infuriate them." "So no, I don't think a missile program is something that will [...] result in lasting peace because, remember, the Gulf states were against the original Iran deal because it didn't deal with regional missile capabilities." https://p.dw.com/p/59cyLSkip next section US army strikes, sinks Iranian vesselMarch 1, 2026US army strikes, sinks Iranian vesselThe US struck an Iranian vessel in the early stages of the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the US military said. "The ship is currently sinking to the bottom of the Gulf of Oman," US Central Command (CentCom) posted on its official X account. The claim could not be independently verified. "As [US President Donald Trump] said, members of Iran's armed forces, IRGC and police 'must lay down your weapons.' Abandon ship," CentCom said. https://p.dw.com/p/59cyzSkip next section Three US troops killed in Iran operation, US army saysMarch 1, 2026Three US troops killed in Iran operation, US army saysThree US service members were killed and several others injured as part of the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, the US Central Command said in a statement. Several others sustained "minor shrapnel injuries." The statement does not provide details on how and when the troops lost their lives or sustained injuries. This is the first time US casualties are being announced since the start of the US' operation in Iran. Iran's response to the US-Israeli strikes included attacks on US bases across the Middle East. https://p.dw.com/p/59czsSkip next section READ — Iran after Khamenei: What happens next?March 1, 2026READ — Iran after Khamenei: What happens next?Iranian demonstrators took to the streets in Tehran to protest against the US-Israeli strikesImage: Majid Asgaripour/REUTERSAfter 36 years in power, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, with the regime forming a provisional leadership council to secure its hold on power. The country also seems determine to fight on despite many of its top officials being killed off in the US-Israeli airstrikes. So far, Iran has not only attacked US military bases in the region, such as those in Qatar and Bahrain, but has also targeted oil infrastructure in eastern Saudi Arabia and densely populated urban centers such as Dubai. "The goal is to maximize the cost of war by destabilizing the entire region," Iran expert Arman Mahmoudian, a lecturer in Middle Eastern studies at the University of South Florida, told DW. So what happens next? Read more here. https://p.dw.com/p/59cybSkip next section Iran shoots four missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln, state media reportsMarch 1, 2026Iran shoots four missiles at USS Abraham Lincoln, state media reportsThe USS Abraham Lncoln, seen here in February, forms part of a major US military buildup in the Middle EastImage: Shepard Fosdyke-Jackson/US Navy/AFPIran said it had targeted US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with four ballistic missiles, the country's state media reported. The USS Lincoln is ​one of two US aircraft ⁠carriers ​deployed ​to the region ​in recent ‌weeks. It was not yet clear whether any of the rockets hit the ship, and the US military has yet to comment on the reports.US, Iran ramp up military posture amid Geneva nuclear talksTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/59criSkip next section Former Iran President Ahmadinejad killed — reportsMarch 1, 2026Former Iran President Ahmadinejad killed — reportsAhmadinejad was president of Iran from August 2005 to August 2013Image: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty ImagesIran's ex-President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was killed in the joint US-Israel strikes, Israeli media reported, citing reports in Iran. Ahmadinejad was a hardliner who was known to have led a bloody crackdown on protesters after his controversial reelection in 2009. Regime critics disputed the victory of the then-president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and claimed widespread electoral fraud. Millions of Iranians took to the streets in protest. Social media played a major role in mobilizing the crowds, resulting in the movement being dubbed a "Twitter revolution." But the regime rejected a repeat election, tightened censorship and cracked down on the demonstrators. Dozens of people lost their lives, and thousands were arrested. https://p.dw.com/p/59cm7Skip next section Israel: Several killed, many missing after Iranian rocket hits houseMarch 1, 2026Israel: Several killed, many missing after Iranian rocket hits houseAn Iranian missile attack has killed several people in the Israeli town of Beit ShemeshImage: Leo Correa/AP Photo/picture allianceAt least eight people were killed as a result of an Iranian rocket striking a house in the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, local rescue services said. Dozens of people were reported to be injured, with Mayor Shmuel Greenberg telling Israeli media that some 20 others are still unaccounted for after the explosion. Beit Shemesh is located located some 35 kilometers (32 miles) west of Jerusalem. https://p.dw.com/p/59ckqSkip next section Saudi Arabia says has summoned Iranian ambassador over Gulf attacksMarch 1, 2026Saudi Arabia says has summoned Iranian ambassador over Gulf attacksSaudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Iranian envoy "in response to Iran's brazen attacks that targeted the Kingdom and a number of brotherly countries," the ministry said in a statement on its X account. Previously, Saudi officials condemned in "the strongest terms" Iran's attacks on its capital Riyadh and the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, and claimed those attacks were "successfully intercepted." Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are all also reporting attacks or attempted attacks on their territory. Gulf countries are to hold a video meeting on Sunday evening to discuss a unified response to Iran's actions. However, Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, has insisted that Iran is only targeting US bases hosted by the countries, not the countries themselves. https://p.dw.com/p/59ckZSkip next section Jewish life in Germany under increased threat amid Iran crisis — antisemitism commissionerMarch 1, 2026Jewish life in Germany under increased threat amid Iran crisis — antisemitism commissionerThe Jewish community in Germany could see a rise in hostile acts against it after the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Felix Klein, the government official responsible ​for tackling antisemitism. "It is to be expected ​that Iran will use its ⁠networks ​in this ​country to carry ​out terrorist ‌attacks against Jewish and Israeli ​institutions," Klein told the Funke media group. "We have repeatedly seen the mechanism between raised tensions in the Middle East and increased attacks on Jewish life in Europe," he said. Antisemitic offenses in Germany have already recently risen amid Israel's two-year war in the Gaza Strip after the Hamas-led terror attacks of October 7, 2023, with a rise in Islamophobia also reported. Antisemitic attacks in Germany rise sharply amid Gaza warTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video https://p.dw.com/p/59cjhSkip next section DW correspondent describes atmosphere in Jerusalem after Israel-US strike killed Khame