Defense officials confirm seven U.S. service members killed and eight critically injured as sustained Iranian attacks mark the most significant casualty update of the conflict’s second week.
WASHINGTON | The United States Department of Defense confirmed Tuesday that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded during the first ten days of combat operations tied to Operation Epic Fury, providing the most detailed casualty assessment yet of the rapidly evolving conflict involving Iran.
According to Pentagon officials, seven U.S. troops have been killed since the start of the operation, while eight wounded service members are suffering life-threatening injuries and receiving advanced medical treatment at military medical facilities.
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, said the majority of the wounded have sustained minor injuries, and many have already returned to duty.
“Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks,” Parnell said in an official statement. “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty.”

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