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.
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Timeline
- 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 it matters
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.
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