US Central Command has officially confirmed that over 400 US military personnel have been wounded in the confrontation with Iran, according to a statement. The figure aligns with earlier reports from the Associated Press, which the New York Times found had been downplayed by the Pentagon.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) officially confirmed Monday afternoon that over 400 U.S. military personnel have been wounded in the ongoing confrontation with Iran, according to a statement. The confirmation, issued shortly after 12:24 Jerusalem, aligns with data from the Associated Press and findings from a New York Times investigation that were reported earlier in the day.
At 12:24 Jerusalem, The New York Times first reported that the Pentagon had concealed dozens of wounded soldiers. Minutes later, a second update added that AP data indicated the number of wounded had exceeded 400 and that the NYT investigation found the Pentagon had systematically downplayed the severity of injuries. CENTCOM's confirmation now provides official weight to those figures, which had previously been based on media reports and internal documents.
As The Zioneer reported on July 12, CENTCOM had earlier denied Iranian claims of three U.S. casualties. On July 18, the Pentagon provided a breakdown of 13 service members wounded in specific attacks. The Iranian Health Ministry confirmed on July 17 that over 400 were wounded on the Iranian side. These reports contextualize the scale of the conflict, which has seen ongoing strikes and exchanges.
The CENTCOM statement did not specify the locations or types of injuries, nor provide a detailed timeline for the casualties. The figure of over 400 wounded is now official, but details on individual incidents remain limited.
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