Eric SchmittJul 21, 2026 – 1.51pmWashington | In the week leading up to the Iranian attack on Friday that killed two US soldiers and left one service member missing in Jordan, Iran carried out three other strikes against US forces in the country.Those attacks injured dozens of US service members and damaged several helicopters, according to several US officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss operational matters.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Pentagon withheld dozens of US military injuries in Iran war
The episode again shows the tension between what the Pentagon says is the need for operational security and the government’s obligation to inform the public.
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