What we know about US soldiers killed in Iran war, and Iranian casualties
Summary
A US soldier was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded Iranian drone parts. Since the war with Iran began on February 28, 17 US military personnel have died and over 420 have been wounded. President Donald Trump has stated the US is continuing strong military actions against Iran.Key Facts
- A US service member died on Saturday in northern Iraq while detonating unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
- The Iran war started on February 28 after US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US forces.
- So far, 17 US military personnel have been killed and more than 420 wounded in this conflict.
- A ceasefire MoU was signed on June 17, leading to reduced fighting until hostilities resumed on July 7.
- Recently, a US attack on Jordan killed two soldiers and another soldier is missing in action.
- Names of some soldiers have been released, including Tyler James Feehan and Isabella Gonzales from recent attacks.
- President Trump emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons and is hitting Iran hard.
- A poll showed only about 25% of Americans think the war with Iran is worth the costs.
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