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Washington reports nearly 100 U.S. troops injured

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The Pentagon has confirmed that nearly 100 U.S. military personnel have been injured over the past two weeks as Iranian strikes on American positions intensify across the Middle East. Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said about 96% of the affected troops have already returned to duty, noting that most injuries were minor concussions. He rejected a New York Times report alleging that the Pentagon concealed casualty figures since renewed hostilities began on July 7. Officials also identified two soldiers killed in a missile strike on Jordan’s Muwaffaq Salti air base last Friday, as the United States continues nightly strikes on Iranian targets.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

July 7 Renewed Iran conflict reportedly begins
Earlier this month Initial peace deal disintegrates regionally
Past two weeks Nearly 100 U.S. personnel injured
Monday New York Times reports alleged casualty concealment
Last Friday Missile hits Muwaffaq Salti air base
Last Friday Two U.S. soldiers killed in Jordan
Overnight U.S. conducts tenth consecutive Iran strikes
Today Pentagon confirms injuries, denies concealment allegations

Why This Matters to You

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East affects our nation's safety. It's important to stay informed about the situation. You can do this by following reliable news sources and understanding the impact on our troops.

The Bottom Line

Nearly 100 U.S. troops have been injured in recent weeks, but most are back on duty. The Pentagon denies hiding casualty numbers. This conflict isn't over. Keep an eye on how it evolves. Worth forwarding if you know someone with family in the military.