NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Pentagon reports over 750 U.S. troops wounded in operations against Iran
The Pentagon reports that 757 U.S. service members have been wounded in operations against Iran since the conflict began at the end of February. Of those wounded, more than 580 are members of the U.S. Army.
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This report provides the first public casualty figures for U.S. military personnel involved in the ongoing conflict with Iran that began in late February.
Key Facts
- 757 U.S. service members have been wounded in operations against Iran since the end of February.
- More than 580 of the wounded service members are Army soldiers.
- The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command have not released details on how the injuries occurred.
- The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command have not released information regarding damage sustained by U.S. bases.
Who's Mentioned
personMark Warner“U.S. Senator from Virginia”organizationPentagon“Source of the casualty data”personMelania Trump“First Lady”organizationU.S. Central Command“Mentioned as having provided no details on injury causes”personJoe Biden“Former President of the United States”personMichael Cohen“Former lawyer for Donald Trump”personWab Kinew“Manitoba Premier”personJim Himes“U.S. Representative from Connecticut”organizationLukoil“Russian oil firm under sanctions”personChristopher LaNeve“Army acting chief of staff”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”