Washington: The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has confirmed that nearly 100 US soldiers have been injured in the past two weeks during ongoing military operations against Iran._x000D_
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Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell told reporters that since July 7, nearly 100 US soldiers have been injured in various attacks and military operations, who suffered various types of injuries._x000D_
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He claimed that 96% of the injured soldiers have returned to their duties after treatment, while the rest of the personnel are undergoing treatment._x000D_
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This statement came at a time when the US Department of Defense also revealed the identities of two more US soldiers killed in attacks attributed to Iran on Friday._x000D_
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Earlier, the Pentagon had only said that 14 US soldiers have been killed and 427 personnel have been injured in military operations and attacks related to Iran since February 28._x000D_
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According to US media reports, there is a fear that the death toll will increase further after the Iranian attacks on US military bases in northern Iraq and Jordan._x000D_
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The reports indicate that the US military is conducting a forensic examination of some unidentified human organs found at the site of the attack in Jordan, which suggests that the number of soldiers killed may be higher than the official figure._x000D_
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It should be noted that the US has previously confirmed the death of three US soldiers in Iranian attacks, while one soldier was also reported missing. Yesterday, the US military also said that an American soldier was killed during an operation in northern Iraq on July 18._x000D_
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According to defense experts, the US military is facing continuous threats due to rising tensions in the Middle East, while ongoing military operations in the region are further complicating the conflict between the two countries.
