A seventh United States service member has died from injuries sustained during an Iranian attack on American forces stationed in Saudi Arabia, marking another fatality as the regional conflict continues to intensify.

U.S. military officials confirmed that the soldier died after suffering serious wounds during an Iranian missile and drone strike carried out on March one against military positions in the kingdom.

The identity of the service member has not yet been publicly released while authorities notify family members.

The death raises the number of U.S. personnel killed in the conflict to seven since hostilities began in late February following joint United States and Israeli military operations targeting Iranian leadership and strategic facilities.

Iran launched retaliatory waves of missiles and drones across the Middle East after those operations, striking military installations and infrastructure in several countries that host American or allied forces, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.

The attack that wounded the soldier took place at a facility in Saudi Arabia where U.S. personnel were deployed as part of regional security operations.

American officials said the service member had been receiving medical treatment for days before ultimately succumbing to the injuries.

The rising toll among U.S. troops reflects the growing intensity of the conflict, which has spread across multiple countries through long-range missile strikes and drone attacks.

Earlier in the fighting, several American service members were killed in separate attacks on military installations in Kuwait and elsewhere in the region.

Saudi Arabia has also faced repeated attacks during the conflict, with air-defence systems intercepting numerous incoming missiles and drones targeting bases, energy facilities and strategic infrastructure.

Some projectiles have nonetheless reached populated areas or caused damage when debris fell from interceptions.

The war erupted after coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a broad regional confrontation.

President Donald Trump has stated that American operations have significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities and indicated that the United States will continue to pursue its strategic objectives until stability is restored.

As the conflict continues, governments across the Middle East have heightened security measures around military bases, diplomatic missions and energy infrastructure.

Officials warn that the situation remains volatile, with the possibility of further attacks across the region.

The latest U.S. casualty underscores the human cost of the expanding confrontation and highlights the risks faced by American and allied personnel deployed across the Middle East.