Sgt. Benjamin Pennington identified as seventh US service member killed in Iran conflict

March 9, 2026 • Google News World

A US Service Member Killed in Iran War Identified

The US Department of War has confirmed the identity of a seventh service member killed in the ongoing war with Iran. The individual, identified as Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, was part of Operation Epic Fury.

According to reports, Sergeant Pennington’s remains were found in a location related to the conflict. The cause and circumstances surrounding his death are currently being investigated by authorities.

The US Department of War has released no further information on the incident at this time.

Sergeant Pennington is the seventh US service member to be killed in the war with Iran, which began in 2022. The Pentagon has confirmed a total of seven US fatalities in the conflict so far.

The identity of Sergeant Pennington was previously reported by various news outlets, including CNBC and The Guardian.

Source: Google News World