Pentagon says about 140 troops wounded, 8 severely, in war with Iran - The Washington Post
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Pentagon says about 140 troops wounded, 8 severely, in war with Iran - The Washington Post

11 March, 2026.Iran.1 sources

Key Takeaways

  • About 140 U.S. service members wounded, eight severely, Pentagon official said
  • Drones and missiles continue threatening U.S. personnel
  • Drones and missiles have killed seven U.S. troops

Casualty totals

About 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the war with Iran, and 8 are severely wounded, a Pentagon official said Tuesday.

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Drones and missiles have left seven U.S. troops dead and personnel remain under threat.

Source and limits

The figures and threat assessment are presented in a Washington Post article by Alex Horton and are attributed to a Pentagon official.

The excerpt provided offers limited additional detail about the specific incidents, units involved, locations, or timelines.

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Public reaction

The article’s comments section (704 comments) is summarized as expressing strong criticism of the Pentagon’s handling of information on wounded service members.

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Many commenters are described as accusing the administration of suppressing or manipulating casualty figures to control the narrative and protect President Trump.

The article notes the comment summary is AI-generated and may contain mistakes.

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