On March 8, Iranian Supreme National Security Council Secretary Larijani stated on March 7 that several US soldiers had been captured. Larijani posted on social media that day: "According to reports I have received, several American soldiers have been captured. However, the Americans claim they were killed in action. Despite their efforts to cover it up, the truth will not remain hidden for long."
In response, U.S. Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins told U.S. media on the 7th that the capture of U.S. soldiers was a "lie" from Iran. (Xinhua)
