Nearly 100 US service members were wounded in Iranian attacks on Gulf states over the past month, US officials told CBS. More than 90% of the wounded have returned to duty, according to the report.
Nearly 100 US service members were wounded in Iranian attacks on Gulf states over the past month, CBS reported Monday, citing US officials. The network added that more than 90% of the wounded have returned to duty. The Zioneer covered the initial CBS report at 22:45 Jerusalem, and now highlights the return-to-duty figure.
The new figure is part of a broader picture that emerged Monday morning. At 12:24 Jerusalem, a series of reports were published: the New York Times revealed that the Pentagon had concealed dozens of wounded soldiers, followed by a Times investigation that found the Pentagon downplayed injury severity, with AP data showing over 400 wounded. US Central Command confirmed the over-400 figure at the same time. CBS reported nearly 100 wounded in the past month, adding to the toll.
The wider context of the conflict includes previous reports by The Zioneer. On July 18, the Pentagon confirmed 13 US service members wounded in the latest wave of Iranian strikes. On July 15, CENTCOM commander said Iran struck seven commercial vessels and launched dozens of missiles at Gulf states. On the Iranian side, the Health Ministry confirmed 38 dead and over 400 wounded in US strikes on July 17.
The CBS report does not specify a breakdown of the wounded by country or base.
8 developments
- DevelopingPentagon provides breakdown of 13 US service members wounded in Iranian attacks
- DevelopingUS soldiers say Pentagon downplayed their injuries after Iran drone strike in Kuwait
- StrongNew York Times reports dozens of US soldiers wounded in Iranian attacks in Jordan
- DevelopingWSJ: Iranian missiles hit soldiers' quarters, sports hall at Jordan base, causing US casualties
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