Shrapnel, Broken Bones, and Head Trauma: New Records Show How U.S. Troops Were Wounded in Iran War
Newly obtained records from the Defense Department provide details on US troop injuries during the conflict with Iran. The records show that at least 17 life-threatening casualties occurred during the initial phase of the war. The data covers the period from late February to early April, indicating over 400 casualties, with the majority being Army personnel.
The specifics of the injuries include shrapnel, broken bones, and head trauma. Further information on the casualties and the conflict can be found through The War Horse, which obtained the Defense Department records.
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