ISLAMABAD: A total of 365 US service members have been wounded during the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to Pentagon data released on Friday.
The figures do not clarify whether they include personnel affected in the downing of two US combat aircraft reported earlier the same day, reports AP News.
Of those injured, the majority — 247 — are from the Army, followed by 63 Navy personnel, 19 Marines and 36 Air Force members.
In terms of rank, 200 of the wounded are mid- to senior-level enlisted troops, while 85 are officers and 80 are junior enlisted personnel.
The number of US military fatalities currently stands at 13. Of these, six personnel were killed when a US refuelling aircraft crashed over Iraq, while seven others lost their lives during combat operations linked to the Iran conflict.
Army accounts for largest share of wounded
According to the Pentagon’s newly released data, the US Army accounts for the largest share of troops wounded in action in Operation Epic Fury, with 247 of the 365 total casualties.
The Navy accounts for 63 injured, followed by the Air Force with 36 and the Marine Corps with 19.
The figures provide one of the first service-by-service breakdowns of casualties tied to the operation.
The total death toll remains at 13, according to the Defence Department database.
Raising tensions
The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran escalated after a series of military strikes earlier this year, significantly raising tensions across the Middle East.
The confrontation began following coordinated US and Israeli attacks that targeted key Iranian military and leadership positions, prompting a strong response from Tehran.
The war has also drawn in regional actors, with Iran-backed groups stepping up operations against US and Israeli interests.
Meanwhile, Washington has deployed additional troops and military assets to maintain its presence in the region.
Beyond the battlefield, the conflict has disrupted global energy markets and heightened fears of a prolonged regional crisis, with diplomatic efforts so far failing to achieve a ceasefire.
