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WorldMar 16

200 US Service Members Wounded in Military Operations Against Iran, Pentagon Says

US Central Command reports approximately 200 American troops have been injured since military operations against Iran began, with most injuries classified as minor.

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The Pentagon announced Monday that approximately 200 U.S. service members have been wounded since military operations against Iran commenced, according to U.S. Central Command.

Captain Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for U.S. Central Command, confirmed the casualty figures in statements to news outlets. The military operation has been designated "Operation Epic Fury," according to the reports.

The "vast majority" of the reported injuries have been classified as minor, Hawkins stated. More than 180 of the wounded service members have already returned to duty, indicating that most sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The casualty report comes as part of ongoing military operations involving both U.S. and Israeli forces against Iran. According to the figures provided, 13 U.S. service members have been killed in the conflict, while Iranian casualties have exceeded 1,300.

The Pentagon has not provided additional details about the nature of the injuries or the specific circumstances under which service members were wounded. Central Command typically releases casualty updates as operations progress to maintain transparency about military personnel status.

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