Pentagon says nearly 100 US troops injured in Iranian strikes
U.S. officials told CBS News the injuries followed multiple Iranian airstrikes on regional bases, with most personnel back on duty.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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Nearly 100 American service members have been hurt in multiple Iranian airstrikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East this month, U.S. officials told CBS News.
Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the figures to CBS News, saying almost 100 personnel “were deemed to have some degree of injury since July 7, 2026.” He said 96% of those injured have returned.
Two U.S. officials also told CBS News that most of the service members injured in the strikes had gone back to duty.
Most injuries described as minor concussions
Parnell told CBS News that the “vast majority” of the injuries were minor concussions. The Pentagon statement did not provide a full breakdown of the injuries, the specific bases hit, or the number of strikes involved.
“They are determined to get back in the fight,” Parnell said in the statement to CBS News.
The reported injuries add to the toll from Iranian attacks on U.S. personnel in the region. CBS News reported the injuries as part of developing coverage from Washington.
What officials have confirmed
- U.S. officials told CBS News nearly 100 American service members were injured.
- The injuries were tied to multiple Iranian airstrikes on bases in the Middle East region this month.
- Parnell said the injuries were recorded since July 7, 2026.
- According to Parnell, 96% of those injured have returned.
- Parnell said most of the injuries were minor concussions.
No additional details were immediately included in the Pentagon statement cited by CBS News, including the identities of the injured personnel or the exact locations of the bases involved.
This story draws on original reporting from CBS News.