WASHINGTON – American military officials announced Monday that roughly 200 U.S. service members have sustained injuries during the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking an increase as the confrontation moves into its third week.
The updated casualty figures represent a rise from previous reports, with Reuters having documented approximately 150 wounded troops just last week, underscoring the risks posed by Iran’s counter-offensive operations.
According to U.S. Central Command’s official statement, most personnel experienced relatively minor trauma, with 180 service members having resumed their regular assignments.
Beyond those injured, 13 American military personnel have lost their lives since Iranian forces began launching counter-strikes against U.S. military installations after hostilities commenced on February 28.
Tehran’s offensive operations have extended beyond military targets, with strikes hitting diplomatic facilities, commercial hotels, airport infrastructure, and energy systems throughout Arab Gulf nations.
American forces have conducted operations against more than 7,000 Iranian targets throughout the campaign. Former President Trump revealed last week that U.S. forces targeted military installations at Kharg Island, Iran’s critical petroleum export hub responsible for processing 90% of the nation’s oil shipments.
