Pentagon Confirms 140 U.S. Troops Wounded in First 10 Days of Iran Conflict.
US military casualties Iran conflict 2026
The Pentagon has officially confirmed that 140 American service members have been injured since the commencement of Operation Epic Fury on February 28, 2026. This acknowledgment follows reports suggesting the casualty figure could reach as high as 150, a notable increase from earlier, more limited briefings.
Casualty and Operational Breakdown
The update highlights the evolving human and strategic cost of the 10-day conflict:
- Injury Severity: While the toll is significant, officials state that the majority of injuries are minor, with 108 troops already cleared to return to active duty.
- Fatalities: The Department of Defense has confirmed the deaths of seven U.S. service members during the campaign.
- Threat Environment: Injuries have primarily resulted from Iranian missile and drone counterstrikes targeting regional bases in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.
- Strike Metrics: General Dan Caine reported that over 5,000 targets have been struck, neutralizing a vast portion of Iran’s naval and missile capabilities.
