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Nearly 100 American soldiers injured in Iran war this month: Pentagon
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Nearly 100 American service members have been injured during this month's U.S. strikes in the war with Iran, with most suffering minor concussions and 96% returning to duty, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.
- The Pentagon denied accusations from The New York Times that it withheld information about service member injuries, calling the claims "baseless and malicious."
- The New York Times defended its reporting, citing anonymous U.S. officials and emphasizing the importance of accountability journalism regarding undisclosed Iranian strikes and casualties.
- Two American soldiers were recently killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan, raising the total U.S. military deaths in the conflict since February to 17.
- Since the war began on February 28, a total of 427 American service members have been injured, with most injuries described as minor by Pentagon officials, despite some families alleging the injuries are being downplayed.
