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 the end of Operation Epic Fury, the United States has suffered more injuries and fatalities from Iranian attacks than during the initial 18-week operation. As of July 7, 444 U.S. troops had been wounded or killed, while 880 were left injured or dead. In the month of September alone, 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines were added to the list of injuries following an attack with a new "anti-ship missile."
This attack occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, and the Marines were potentially injured by brain trauma. The Pentagon has not provided details on the Marines' involvement on commercial vessels in the Strait. Additionally, Air Force personnel have endured over 1,200 "alarm reds," signaling imminent attacks, during a 38-day period this year.
The conflict with Iran has left nearly 100 U.S. troops wounded or dead this month, including 29 Navy sailors and eight Marines.
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