Sean Parnell confirms nearly 100 US service members have sustained injuries during escalating strikes against Iran
Sean Parnell, the Pentagon spokesperson, confirmed that nearly 100 US service members have suffered injuries since July 7 as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The majority of these injuries were minor concussions, with 96% of the affected troops having already returned to duty. The administration announced that these figures follow a period of heightened hostilities where the US military conducted ten consecutive nights of strikes to prevent Iran from attacking commercial ships. In response to the escalating tension, the administration announced that President Trump vowed to ensure Iran pays for the deaths of three service members killed in Jordan and Iraq over the weekend. While the US continues to increase its presence in the Middle East with more fighter jets, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against US-allied states including Kuwait and Bahrain. These hostilities have disrupted the Strait of Hormuz, forcing the crew of a struck tanker to abandon ship. The administration announced that a dignified transfer of the fallen service members will take place at Dover Air Force Base.