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Pentagon: About 140 US Military Wounded in Operation Epic Fury
Most of the injured service members have returned to duty.
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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The Pentagon has reported that around 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in 10 days of fighting since Operation Epic Fury against Iran first began. The vast majority of the injuries were minor, and 108 of those injured have returned to duty. Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care. The conflict has also resulted in the death of seven service members.
Why it matters
The ongoing military operation against Iran is a significant escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides sustaining casualties. The Pentagon's update on the number of U.S. military wounded provides insight into the scale and intensity of the conflict.
The details
According to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, the U.S. has struck more than 5,000 targets across Iran since the start of the U.S.–Israeli military operations on February 28. The operation has targeted the regime's command and control centers, intelligence sites, air defense systems, and ballistic sites, as well as sinking 51 navy ships and submarines and destroying anti-ship missile sites.
- Operation Epic Fury against Iran first began on February 28, 2026.
- On March 1, four U.S. service members were killed after an Iranian drone hit the port of Shuaiba, Kuwait.
- As of March 10, 2026, around 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the 10 days of fighting.
The players
Sean Parnell
The chief Pentagon spokesman who provided the update on the number of U.S. military wounded.
Donald Trump
The U.S. President who said the conflict is going well and expects it to be over soon.
Benjamin Netanyahu
The Israeli Prime Minister who said the war's aim was to overthrow the Iranian regime.
What they’re saying
“Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care.”
— Sean Parnell, Chief Pentagon spokesman (The Epoch Times)
“We're winning very decisively. We're way ahead of schedule. It's going to be ended soon. And if it starts up again, they'll be hit even harder.”
— Donald Trump (The Epoch Times)
“The Ashura-loving nation of Iran does not fear your paper threats. Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation. Watch out for yourself—lest you be eliminated!”
— Ali Larijani, Top Iranian security official (X)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This conflict highlights the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides sustaining casualties. The Pentagon's update provides insight into the scale and intensity of the fighting, raising questions about the long-term implications and potential for further escalation.
