More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
Summary
Since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, over 600 US military service members have been wounded. The Pentagon recently updated casualty figures, moving some deaths and injuries between categories, which has caused confusion and criticism about transparency.Key Facts
- At least 624 US service members have been wounded since the conflict with Iran began in February.
- 417 injuries are linked to Operation Epic Fury, the initial attack ordered by President Trump.
- 207 injuries are listed under a new category called "Overseas Operations," which started tracking casualties from July 7, 2026.
- The Pentagon changed its death count by moving four soldier deaths from Operation Epic Fury to Overseas Operations.
- The death toll for Operation Epic Fury was revised from 18 to 14 after the changes.
- The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in April and signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June, but attacks continued on both sides.
- Pentagon officials called the changing numbers “temporary data disruptions” and said they are working to fix them.
- Some military and political figures have criticized these changes, saying they reduce trust in the information about the conflict.
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