More than 300 American service members have been injured during President Donald Trump’s war in Iran.
Central Command Spokesperson, U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins, told the Daily Mail that approximately 303 service members have been wounded during Operation Epic Fury, which will stretch to a month-long conflict tomorrow.
Of those, 273 are back on duty, with 10 still seriously wounded.
That’s more than double the 140 wounded service members the Pentagon reported on March 10.
It comes as even some Republicans fear that President Donald Trump could launch a massive ground invasion that could result in droves of US casualties.
Thirteen American servicemembers have died since Trump first ordered strikes on Iran, on February 28.
The President has traveled to Dover Air Force Base twice in recent weeks to watch dignified transfers, when the remains of troops return to the United States and are reunited with their families.
Friday at the White House the President held a large event for farmers on the South Lawn and marveled at a gold tractor that was on display.
President Donald Trump waves to the press as he departs for Miami Friday afternoon. CENTCOM released figures Friday that said more than 300 American service members have been wounded thus far in Operation Epic Fury
President Donald Trump (right) hosted farmers at the White House earlier Friday for an event on the South Lawn that featured a large golden tractor (left). ‘By the way, we’re doing really well in Iran, just so you understand,’ he told the group
‘By the way, we’re doing really well in Iran, just so you understand,’ he told the group to applause and cheers.
The President delayed a larger military assault on Iran’s energy infrastructure on Thursday, giving the Iranians a deadline of April 6 to make an agreement with the US.
He had previously set the deadline to today.
Still the price of crude oil increased to above $100 a barrel and stocks took a tumble on Friday.
The US has presented Iran with a 15-point ceasefire plan, with special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law leading negotiations and Pakistan serving as a mediator.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
