A total of 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the United States and Israel began joint military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.
Parnell provided the following breakdown:
The vast majority of the injuries are classified as minor.
108 service members have already recovered and returned to duty.
Eight service members sustained severe injuries and are receiving “the highest level of medical care.”
The figures add to the eight U.S. service members confirmed killed in the conflict to date.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly acknowledged that casualties were anticipated, describing the operation as ultimately “a great deal for the world” despite the human cost.
The campaign, now in its third week, has seen intense exchanges:
The initial US-Israel strikes on February 28 reportedly killed more than 1,200 people and injured thousands, including the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has responded with multiple waves of drone and missile attacks targeting Israeli territory and U.S. military assets in Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar.
Recent developments include:
Iranian ballistic missiles launched toward Qatar on Tuesday, five of which were intercepted by Qatari air defenses with no reported casualties.
Ongoing Iranian missile barrages against Israel, with at least one impact reported west of Jerusalem in an unpopulated area.
The Pentagon’s update underscores the sustained pressure on U.S. forces in the region, where bases remain on high alert amid fears of further Iranian retaliation. No additional details on the nature or locations of the injuries were immediately provided.
The conflict continues to drive volatility in global energy markets, with Brent crude prices fluctuating sharply due to persistent threats to the Strait of Hormuz and broader supply chain disruptions. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate — including calls from European leaders for UN Security Council intervention — have so far failed to produce a breakthrough.
