Pentagon says 140 troops wounded in Iran war, most injuries minor
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The War Department has reported that approximately 140 American troops have been wounded since Operation Epic Freedom commenced on February 28.


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According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, “Most of these injuries have been minor,” and 108 service members have already returned to active duty. Eight members remain in serious condition, receiving top-tier medical attention.


Drone strike on US Army vehicles at a military base in Kuwait.
The War Department says that around 140 American service members have been wounded since the start of Operation Epic Freedom Feb. 28. Noor Pictures/Shutterstock

Tragically, Iranian strikes have resulted in the deaths of seven service members.


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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has acknowledged a “ballpark” figure of about 150 US military personnel sustaining combat injuries, aligning with a report from Reuters.


White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that a “ballpark” of around 150 US military members had suffered combat injuries, in response to a Reuters report.

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