As many as 150 U.S. troops have been wounded in the ongoing war with Iran, according to two sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The reported number is significantly higher than the Pentagon’s previously disclosed figure of eight seriously wounded American personnel.
The sources said the larger number includes troops injured in various incidents linked to the escalating conflict in the region. However, the Pentagon has so far only publicly acknowledged a small number of serious casualties.
The discrepancy between the unofficial estimate and the official figure has raised questions about the full scale of injuries among U.S. forces involved in the conflict. It remains unclear whether the higher number includes both serious and minor injuries sustained during operations.
The Pentagon did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment regarding the reported figure. U.S. officials have also not provided further details about the circumstances in which the troops were wounded.
The war between the United States and Iran has intensified in recent days, with increased military activity across the region. Military analysts say the conflict has put American forces stationed in the Middle East at greater risk, particularly at bases that have been targeted by missile and drone attacks.
Further updates are expected as officials provide more information about the extent of casualties and the current situation on the ground.
