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U.S. Troops Wounded in Iran Conflict: Casualties Rise

3/11/2026

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The U.S. conflict with Iran has wounded approximately 150 American troops, according to Reuters.
The Pentagon has reported eight seriously wounded, a much smaller figure than Reuters' estimate.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the number is in the "ballpark" but did not confirm it, directing inquiries to the Pentagon for specifics.
Seven soldiers have been killed in the ongoing fighting.

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The U.S. conflict with Iran has wounded approximately 150 American troops, according to Reuters.
The Pentagon has reported eight seriously wounded, a much smaller figure than Reuters' estimate.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the number is in the "ballpark" but did not confirm it, directing inquiries to the Pentagon for specifics.
Seven soldiers have been killed in the ongoing fighting.