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Pentagon Reports 757 U.S. Service Members Wounded Since Iran War

8/20/2026

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The U.S. Department of Defense reports over 750 service members wounded since the Iran war began.
The Pentagon added more than 50 wounded soldiers to its database on Wednesday.
Combined figures show 18 killed and 757 wounded since the war started on February 28.
The Pentagon has not clarified which specific conflict the casualties belong to.
President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran is “so good” while pausing negotiations.

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The U.S. Department of Defense reports over 750 service members wounded since the Iran war began.
The Pentagon added more than 50 wounded soldiers to its database on Wednesday.
Combined figures show 18 killed and 757 wounded since the war started on February 28.
The Pentagon has not clarified which specific conflict the casualties belong to.
President Donald Trump said the situation with Iran is “so good” while pausing negotiations.