The Pentagon says there are 140 wounded troops, among them 7 dead
95% confidence
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The data refers specifically to Operation Epic Fury against Iran that began on February 28, 2026
The casualties occurred over a 10-day period of sustained attacks
Most of the injuries were reported as minor, with 8 service members severely wounded
Sources are news articles citing the Pentagon (secondary sources) rather than the original Pentagon press release
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SecondaryThe New York TimesIranian strikes have killed seven American troops, and injured 140 U.S. service members overall, the Pentagon said
SecondaryAl JazeeraThe US military has confirmed seven fatalities from Iranian attacks across the region. Approximately 140 US service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks
SecondaryABC NewsPentagon now says approximately 140 US troops wounded over 10 days of Iran war
SecondaryThe Wall Street JournalApproximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since Operation Epic Fury against Iran began Feb. 28, the Pentagon said