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700 U.S. Troops Wounded in Iran War, Baldwin Demands Probe

8/6/2026

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U.S. officials say nearly 700 service members were wounded by drone and missile attacks in the Iran war, most with traumatic brain injuries.
Between 2000 and 2025, over 500,000 service members were diagnosed with TBIs, 82% mild, and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called most injuries “minor concussions.”
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin urged the military on Wednesday to release the investigation of the March 1 drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers.

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U.S. officials say nearly 700 service members were wounded by drone and missile attacks in the Iran war, most with traumatic brain injuries.
Between 2000 and 2025, over 500,000 service members were diagnosed with TBIs, 82% mild, and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell called most injuries “minor concussions.”
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin urged the military on Wednesday to release the investigation of the March 1 drone strike that killed six U.S. soldiers.