Iran Conflict Wounds 200 U.S. Troops as Third Week of Fighting Begins
Manama, Bahrain – The number of U.S. troops wounded in the conflict with Iran has risen to approximately 200, the U.S. military reported Monday, as the fighting entered its third week. The escalation follows Iranian missile strikes near the U.S. Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters in Manama on February 28, an act Iranian officials characterized as retaliation for prior strikes against Iranian interests.
While the majority of the injuries are described as minor, with 180 troops already returning to duty, the rising casualty count underscores the increasing danger posed by Iranian retaliatory strikes. The U.S. military had previously reported around 150 wounded troops last week.
Thirteen U.S. troops have been killed since the conflict began, according to the U.S. military’s Central Command.
The conflict extends beyond military targets. Iranian attacks have also impacted diplomatic missions, hotels, airports, and energy infrastructure in Gulf states.
The United States has responded with strikes against over 7,000 targets within Iran. Former President Trump stated last week that U.S. forces targeted military sites on Kharg Island, a critical Iranian outpost responsible for handling approximately 90% of the country’s oil exports.
The situation remains fluid, with ongoing updates available here.