Ashley Naglieri posted a photograph to Instagram on March 1, 2026, depicting a poolside scene in California, accompanied by the caption, “Relaxing poolside before a swim and enjoying the infinite California summer ✌️.” The post appeared as the U.S. Military confirmed the deaths of three service members in Iran, announced the previous day.
The announcement of U.S. Casualties came after a joint U.S.-Israeli operation that resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, and other high-ranking officials. Iran retaliated following the strikes, prompting a warning from former President Trump on February 28, 2026, that American casualties were possible. Trump stated his administration had “taken every possible step to minimize the risk to U.S. Personnel in the region,” but acknowledged the potential for loss of life.
U.S. Central Command reported on March 1 that, in addition to the three fatalities, five service members sustained serious injuries, and others suffered minor injuries including shrapnel wounds and concussions. The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The deaths represent the first American casualties reported in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Meanwhile, in college basketball, Gonzaga fell to Saint Mary’s 70-59 on February 28, 2026, in Moraga, California, relinquishing a first-half lead. Saint Mary’s guard Mikey Lewis scored a season-high 31 points. Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s now share the West Coast Conference regular season title, with Gonzaga securing the No. 1 seed in the upcoming WCC Tournament based on a tiebreaker. The Bulldogs have nine days before their next game on March 9, with hopes that Jalen Warley will recover from a quad contusion.
Naglieri maintains an active presence on social media, with a YouTube channel also linked to her Instagram profile.
