Over 600 US troops wounded since Iran war began

The Pentagon has reported that at least 624 U.S. military service members have sustained injuries since President Donald Trump initiated strikes against Iran in February. This figure, updated on July 25, indicates the ongoing toll of the conflict, with 417 wounded attributed to "Operation Epic Fury" and another 207 from "Overseas Operations."

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The administration seems to have a real hard time being honest about what is going on, not just about casualties, but about the whole war in general.

Despite an agreement for a ceasefire in April and a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June, attacks by both sides have persisted. The casualty figures have recently been revised, sparking criticism over transparency. Last week, the Pentagon adjusted its records, removing four names from the death toll in Operation Epic Fury and reclassifying them under Overseas Operations.

Initially, Operation Epic Fury listed 18 deaths and 482 wounded. However, the death toll was later reduced to 14, with the four individuals now appearing as the only reported deaths under Overseas Operations, which tracks casualties starting July 7, 2026. This unexplained revision of casualty statistics has been called out for undermining transparency.

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splitting the conflict into categories as an “absurd ruse”.

Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who commanded U.S. forces in Europe during Trump's early presidency, criticized the administration's handling of information, stating, "The administration seems to have a real hard time being honest about what is going on, not just about casualties, but about the whole war in general." Republican Congressman Thomas Massie also derided the categorization of the conflict as an "absurd ruse." A Pentagon spokesman described the shifting figures as "temporary data disruptions."

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temporary data disruptions