Three Iranian pilots killed in US attacks this week: local media

On 3 September 2026, fighting between the US and Iran continued. Iran attacked US targets in the Middle East despite Trump's threats. Local media said three Iranian pilots were killed in US attacks that week, and Reuters put the number of Iranian military personnel reported killed by US strikes that week at 13.

Iran said a US airstrike hit a wedding party, and CGTN said the strike killed five and wounded dozens. Vance said the US is probing the strike, and RT, citing Reuters, wrote that it was likely a direct hit by a US munition. Vance also said Iran is losing its capabilities by the day. CENTCOM said the US has forced 86 ships to change course in its blockade of Iran.