140 US service members wounded in Iran war, most injuries minor: Pentagon
#BREAKING: About 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the Iran war, with eight "severely injured," the Pentagon confirmed in an official statement on Tuesday.
— The National Desk (@TND) March 10, 2026
“The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty,”… pic.twitter.com/35vObLsCS5
WASHINGTON, DC: The war between the US and Iran has shaken more than just the two nations. It has also affected the global economic and political balance. As the conflict reached its 11th day, the Pentagon shared new updates about the situation.
According to the Pentagon, about 140 US service members have been injured since the fighting began. Most of the injuries were minor. Officials said 108 personnel have already returned to duty, while eight troops remain severely injured. On February 28, Trump announced major US-Israel strikes on Iran that targeted military sites and reportedly killed Ali Khamenei.
140 US troops wounded in Iran war
Around 140 service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran, according to the Pentagon. Most of the injuries are not serious, and many troops have already returned to duty.
"Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 140 US service members have been wounded over 10 days of sustained attacks," Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement on Tuesday, March 10.
"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty. Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care."
CENTCOM Update
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 2, 2026
TAMPA, Fla. – As of 4 pm ET, March 2, six U.S. service members have been killed in action. U.S. forces recently recovered the remains of two previously unaccounted for service members from a facility that was struck during Iran's initial attacks in the region.…
Military officials said five of them were killed when a drone struck a port in Kuwait. The fallen personnel were identified as Capt Cody A Khork, 35; Sgt 1st Class Noah L Tietjens, 42; Sgt 1st Class Nicole M Amor, 39; Spc Declan J Coady, 20; and Maj Jeffrey O'Brien, 45.
A sixth soldier, Chief Warrant Officer Robert Marzan, is believed to have died at the scene of the same attack, according to the Department of Defense. The seventh member, Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, from Glendale, Kentucky, died on Sunday, March 8, after being wounded earlier. The Pentagon said he was injured during a March 1 attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.
Over 40,000 Americans return from Middle East
UPDATE from @ASDylanJohnson:
— Tommy Pigott (@StateDeputySpox) March 10, 2026
"Over 40,000 American citizens have safely returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28...Through the State Department’s 24/7 Task Force, we have directly assisted over 27,000 Americans abroad"
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The Department of State said that more than 40,000 Americans have returned to the United States from the Middle East since February 28.
Officials also noted that the department’s 24-hour task force has assisted over 27,000 US citizens who were still abroad during the crisis. To support evacuations, the government arranged more than two dozen charter flights, helping thousands leave the region safely.
Authorities added that evacuation flights are continuing, although demand has decreased and many flights are now operating at about 40% capacity.
