The Pentagon confirms 140 U.S. soldiers injured in Iran conflict

Investing.com – The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that approximately 140 U.S. service members were injured during the ongoing 10-day conflict with Iran. This injury figure was previously reported by Reuters.

Before Reuters published the report, the Pentagon had only disclosed that 8 U.S. personnel were seriously injured. Pentagon spokesperson Shawn Parnell stated that the vast majority of injuries were minor, with 108 service members having already returned to duty.

In a statement, Parnell said, “Since the start of Operation Epic Fire, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been injured during the 10-day series of attacks.”

Parnell added that the 8 severely injured service members are receiving the highest level of medical care. Reuters was unable to determine the types of injuries or whether traumatic brain injuries, which are common after blast impacts, were included.

Since the conflict began on February 28, Iran has carried out retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases. Iran has also attacked diplomatic missions, hotels, and airports in the Gulf Arab states, and damaged oil infrastructure.

The Pentagon stated that since the start of the war, the number of Iranian attacks has significantly decreased, as U.S. forces are bombing Iran’s weapons stockpiles and targeting Iranian missile launch sites.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that reports of 150 U.S. service members injured in the Iran conflict are roughly accurate.

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