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Pentagon confirms some 100 soldiers wounded since US-Iran fighting renewed, majority back on duty

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • Nearly 100 US service members have been wounded since hostilities with Iran renewed, with 96% returning to duty.
  • Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell stated most injuries were minor concussions, rebutting a report alleging unreported wounded.
  • The Pentagon's online database shows 14 dead and 427 injured since the war began February 28, though recent figures were inconsistently updated.

Nearly 100 U.S. service members have sustained injuries since hostilities with Iran escalated, though the vast majority have minor concussions and have returned to duty, Pentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell stated Tuesday.

They are determined to get back in the fight.

— Sean ParnellPentagon Spokesperson Sean Parnell described the condition and return-to-duty status of wounded U.S. service members.

Parnell reported that approximately 96% of those wounded have resumed their duties, emphasizing their determination to continue fighting. He added that updates on casualties are posted to the Pentagon's online database, which currently lists 14 troops dead and 427 injured since the conflict began on February 28.

These statements came as a direct rebuttal to a New York Times report alleging that dozens of American soldiers were wounded and went unreported by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The report also claimed damage to several helicopters. One official cited by the NYT suggested CENTCOM is not obligated to report minor injuries if soldiers are expected to return to duty quickly, especially if such information could provide Iran with a tactical advantage.

baseless and malicious

— Sean ParnellParnell's initial reaction to a New York Times report alleging unreported wounded soldiers.

Parnell had previously dismissed the NYT report as "baseless and malicious," accusing the outlet of attempting to "smear America’s military and its leadership." The Pentagon has also reduced its daily confirmations of Iranian targets struck, citing similar reasoning to avoid aiding Iran's targeting capabilities.

smear America’s military and its leadership

— Sean ParnellParnell accused the New York Times of attempting to damage the reputation of the U.S. military.
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