Over 300 US troops wounded in Iran war, majority suffering from brain injuries: Report

HAMILTON, Canada

More than 300 American troops have been wounded in the war with Iran, with 10 still in critical condition and 273 already back on duty, according to a report on Friday.

A US official told ABC News that 303 troops were injured, with 10 seriously injured and the majority of injuries resulting from traumatic brain injuries.

Without naming the official, the report said most of the injuries were to Iranian one-way attack drones and explosive munitions, with troops sustaining injuries from nearby blasts.

Regional escalation has continued since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Tehran has retaliated with waves of drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, inflicting casualties and infrastructure damage while disrupting global markets and aviation.