The Pentagon confirmed that approximately 100 U.S. military… (сша · военнослужащий · получить)
The Pentagon confirmed that approximately 100 U.S. military personnel were wounded in attacks by Iran on American bases in the Middle East since July 7. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the injuries to about 100 American service members.
Consensus
- Around 100 U.S. military personnel were injured in Iranian attacks on American bases in the Middle East starting July 7, 2026.
- The majority of injuries were mild brain concussions.
- 96% of the wounded returned to duty.
- Two U.S. soldiers died and one went missing during an attack on Jordan on July 17.
- The Pentagon confirmed the casualties and injuries.
Points of divergence
- A total of 16 U.S. military personnel have been killed since the start of the U.S. military operation against Iran, one is missing, and over 400 have been injured. — interfax
- The New York Times reported on July 20 that the Pentagon concealed information about dozens of wounded soldiers in Jordan. — kommersant
- CBS News confirmed the Pentagon's data, and The New York Times reported that the Pentagon intentionally hid details to prevent Iran from identifying targets. — vesti
- The New York Times stated that the fourth wave of Iranian attacks caused damage to several U.S. military helicopters. — vedomosti
Coverage (6 sources)
- About 100 US military personnel were injured in the last two weeks during Iranian attacks — Интерфакс
- Pentagon confirms injuries to over 100 US military personnel in the Middle East — Коммерсантъ
- CBS News: Nearly 100 US soldiers wounded in Iranian attacks — Вести
- Media reports Pentagon concealed data on dozens of wounded soldiers in war with Iran — Вести
- NYT: US concealed dozens of wounded soldiers in Jordan after Iran attacks — Ведомости
- NYT: Pentagon concealed data on dozens of wounded soldiers in Iran — Коммерсантъ