In the first 24 hours of the U.S. operation against Iran, 18 U.S. military personnel were seriously injured.

Source: Global Times
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On March 2, local time, a CCTV reporter learned that a U.S. official stated that within the first 24 hours of Operation "Epic Fury," attacks in the region had resulted in 18 U.S. military personnel being seriously injured.

On February 28, the U.S. launched a large-scale airstrike against Iran, resulting in the deaths of Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and several senior military and political officials. The U.S. Department of Defense announced on the 28th that it had named this airstrike operation against Iran "Epic Fury." Iran subsequently retaliated against U.S. military bases in the Gulf region and Israel, with some Middle Eastern countries being affected. (CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)

Classification
Region
West Asia, East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Casualties & Losses / Military Operations
Subcategory
Personnel Losses
SALUTE Report
Size
18 U.S. military personnel
Activity
injured during airstrikes
Location
Iran · Gulf region
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
within the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury
Equipment
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Summary

During the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury, 18 U.S. military personnel were injured due to airstrikes in Iran. The operation, which began on February 28, targeted Iranian leadership and military officials. In response, Iran launched counterattacks against U.S. bases in the Gulf region, impacting several Middle Eastern countries.

Key Facts
  • 18 U.S. military personnel were injured
  • The injuries occurred within the first 24 hours of Operation Epic Fury
  • The operation involved airstrikes against Iran
  • Iran retaliated against U.S. military bases in the Gulf region
  • Several Middle Eastern countries were affected by the conflict.