The lasting effects of traumatic brain injuries are raising fresh concerns about the toll of the Iran war on American troops.
Published Aug 6, 2026, 9:18 AM EDT
The lasting effects of traumatic brain injuries are raising fresh concerns about the toll of the Iran war on American troops.
Joe Shearer, who was diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries from fighting in Iraq, poses for a portrait in his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Thomas Peipert)
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Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops
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