Nearly 100 U.S. troops injured in last two weeks of Iran war, Pentagon says
Nearly 100 U.S. troops have been injured since July 7, and 96% have returned to duty, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said.
- On Monday, the Pentagon defended its limited disclosure of troop casualties, citing operational security concerns for more than 50,000 U.S. troops across the Middle East following recent Iranian strikes.
- The Pentagon shifted from periodic updates to relying on the Defense Casualty Analysis System , though critics report the database lags by weeks and often uploads casualty figures in irregular batches.
- Iranian attacks Friday on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan killed two service members and left one missing, while a separate July 18 drone detonation in northern Iraq killed another soldier.
- Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell rejected concealment claims as "fabrications," asserting the department has "consistently provided comprehensive updates" while maintaining real-time reporting risks endangering personnel.
- Nearly 100 service members sustained injuries since July 7, 2026, with 96% returning to duty, according to Parnell, who noted most cases involved "mild concussions" during the ongoing conflict.
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