U.S. Military Raises Number of Casualties in Iran Conflict: Nearly 400 People
On April 14, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that a spokesperson for the U.S. Central Command stated that since the U.S. military launched a large-scale military operation against Iran at the end of February, nearly 400 people have been injured in combat.
According to a report by CBS News, as of that day, the number of U.S. military casualties was 399, of which 354 have returned to duty. Currently, 3 individuals are still classified as seriously injured. Two weeks ago, Central Command reported that 348 U.S. military personnel had been injured, with 315 having returned to duty, and 6 seriously injured.
The spokesperson explained that the increase in the number of casualties is due to the delayed onset of symptoms related to some personnel's traumatic brain injuries, as well as delays in reporting related injuries.
The U.S. military stated that the current number of U.S. military deaths remains at 13. Among them, 6 died in an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Kuwait; 1 died after being injured in Saudi Arabia; and 6 died in the crash of a U.S. refueling aircraft in Iraq.
The U.S. military reported 399 injuries and 13 deaths among its personnel since initiating operations against Iran in late February 2023. Of the injured, 354 have returned to duty, while 3 remain seriously injured. The casualties include deaths from an Iranian attack in Kuwait and a military aircraft crash in Iraq.
- U.S. military has reported 399 injuries since late February 2023.
- 354 of the injured have returned to duty.
- 13 U.S. military personnel have died due to various incidents.
- Injuries include delayed symptoms of traumatic brain injuries.
- Casualties include deaths from an Iranian attack in Kuwait and a crash in Iraq.