Iran Has Wounded and Killed More Americans Since the End of Operation Epic Fury
The Trump administration’s attempt to rebrand its faltering forever war hasn’t slowed the mounting toll of U.S. casualties. The post Iran Has Wounded and Killed More Americans Since the End of Operation Epic Fury appeared first on The Intercept .
Since Operation Epic Fury concluded on July 7, more American military personnel have been wounded or killed in conflicts with Iran than during the entire 18-week period of Epic Fury. As of now, 444 U.S. troops have sustained injuries or lost their lives since July 7, according to the Pentagon. This includes 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines who were injured in a September 14 cruise missile attack in the Strait of Hormuz, according to two unnamed U.S. officials.
The exact locations and circumstances of these injuries remain undisclosed. Additionally, the strikes have seen a surge in "alarm reds," an official code indicating imminent attacks by missiles, aircraft, or ground forces. Air Force personnel alone faced over 1,200 such alerts in just 38 days. The situation has raised concerns about the U.S. military's readiness, with the conflict's toll growing and the Pentagon's casualty reporting being questioned for possible undercounts and delays.
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