Approximately 140 U.S. service members wounded amid Operation Epic Fury
Smoke and flames rise at the site of airstrikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Sasan / Middle East Images / AFP via Getty Images) Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell reported that approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the advent of Operation Epic Fury — the U.S.-led military campaign targeting Iran to dismantle its security infrastructure, including command centers, air defenses and naval assets. In an emailed statement, Parnell, who serves as the assistant to the secretary of war for public affairs, explained further that most of the injuries were “minor” and the majority of service members have already returned to duty, according to surfacing reports. “The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 108 service members have already returned to duty,” he said. “Eight service members remain listed as severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care.” The Pentagon also confirmed on Monday that seven U...
