Pentagon Says 140 US Troops Wounded
About 140 US service members have been wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon, marking the first broad official injury count since the fighting began. The figures show the toll the war has taken on American forces deployed across the Middle East, even as Washington says most of the injuries have not been severe.
Pentagon Confirms 140 US Troops Wounded
The Pentagon said around 140 US military personnel have been injured since the conflict with Iran began on February 28. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the majority of those injuries were minor, and many affected service members have already returned to duty. The disclosure offered the clearest official picture so far of the human cost faced by US forces during the current phase of the war.
Eight Troops Severely Injured In Iran Conflict
Of the total number of wounded personnel, eight were described as severely injured and are receiving advanced medical care. Officials said 108 of the wounded troops have already resumed duty, indicating that a large share of the casualties were not considered long-term battlefield losses. The Pentagon has not publicly detailed the exact nature of all injuries, but the figures underline the scale of retaliatory attacks and operational risks faced by US personnel stationed in the region.
US Iran War Toll Comes Into Focus
The injury figures emerged as the conflict entered its second week, with both sides continuing military operations across multiple fronts. The updated count also comes after earlier official disclosures had focused only on the most serious cases, creating a narrower picture of the battlefield impact. The new Pentagon estimate gives a wider view of the pressure on American military assets in the Middle East and highlights the sustained exposure of US troops as the confrontation with Iran continues.
