Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
Posted by Keith-264 on March 11, 2026, 10:42 am
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/many-150-us-troops-wounded-so-far-iran-war-sources-say-2026-03-10/ By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali March 10, 20266:14 PM GMTUpdated 1 hour ago WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the 10-day-old war with Iran, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday. The casualty figure has not been previously reported. Prior to Reuters' publication of the figure, the Pentagon had only disclosed eight U.S. personnel seriously injured.
The Reuters Iran Briefing newsletter keeps you informed with the latest developments and analysis of the Iran war. Sign up here. In a statement after Reuters published its report, the Pentagon estimated the figure to be approximately 140 wounded and said the vast majority of them were minor. "Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks," said chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. He said 108 of the wounded service members had already returned to duty. Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran Smoke rises following an explosion, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab Parnell said the eight seriously wounded service members were receiving the highest level of medical care. Reuters could not determine the types of injuries and whether they include traumatic brain injuries, which are common after exposure to blasts. Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases since the start of the conflict on Feb. 28. It has also struck diplomatic missions in Arab Gulf states as well as hotels and airports and damaged oil infrastructure. The Pentagon says the number of Iranian strikes has fallen sharply since the start of the war, as the U.S. military bombs Iran's weapons inventories and targets Iran's more limited number of missile launchers. Asked if Iran was a stronger adversary than he expected when the U.S. military drew up its war plans, General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters earlier on Tuesday that the fight was not harder than expected. "I think they're fighting, and I respect that, but I don't think they are more formidable than what we thought," Caine told a Pentagon briefing.
Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Editing by Franklin Paul and Deepa BabingtonThe last working-class hero in England. Clio the cat, ? July 1997 - 1 May 2016 Kira the cat, ? ? 2010 - 3 August 2018 Jasper the Ruffian cat ??? - 4 November 2021 Georgina the cat ???-4 December 2025
Only 150? No schools, hospitals, crowded markets? It's almost like they value life over property and are deliberately striking military hardware instead of trying to cause mass casualties. F*ing savages...
Posted by Keith-264 on March 11, 2026, 2:16 pm, in reply to "Pfff, amateurs..."
nmThe last working-class hero in England. Clio the cat, ? July 1997 - 1 May 2016 Kira the cat, ? ? 2010 - 3 August 2018 Jasper the Ruffian cat ??? - 4 November 2021 Georgina the cat ???-4 December 2025
US/Israel bombs hit 77 medical centers across Iran.
Posted by sashimi on March 11, 2026, 2:49 pm, in reply to "Pfff, amateurs..."
Thankfully, Iran's Red Crescent says after the 12-day war, they knew the US couldn't be trusted, so they have been preparing for this scenario. Rapid emergency responses have reached below 4 minutes, thanks to 100,000 medical volunteers. -- https://t.me/FotrosResistancee/19675 10 Mar at 11:44
(hopefully it's clear the above was a satirical viewpoint!)
Posted by Ian M on March 11, 2026, 3:49 pm, in reply to "Pfff, amateurs..."
on March 11, 2026, 10:42 am