Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
The Pentagon has confirmed that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the ongoing conflict with Iran, including eight sustaining severe injuries. The majority of the wounded have minor injuries, with 108 already returned to duty, highlighting the scale of the operations and the risks faced by American forces in the region.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters that those with severe injuries have been evacuated to military hospitals in Germany for advanced treatment. The announcement provides the first comprehensive insight into the toll on U.S. personnel since the outbreak of Iranian retaliatory attacks involving rockets and drones.
The conflict has already claimed the lives of seven U.S. soldiers stationed in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, underlining the high stakes of the regional escalation. Officials say the casualties are a direct result of Iran’s missile and drone campaign targeting U.S. bases and personnel, part of Tehran’s broader response to U.S.-led operations in the Middle East.
Military analysts warn that the wounded figures may rise as operations continue, while the ongoing intensity of attacks underscores the growing threat to U.S. troops and allied forces in the Gulf region.
The report comes as tensions spike over the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have reportedly begun laying mines, and as the U.S. carries out targeted strikes against mine-laying vessels. Together, these developments mark a significant escalation, with implications for both regional security and global energy markets.
