Thirteen US soldiers have been killed and 200 injured since the war between the United States and Iran began, according to US Central Command spokesperson Captain Tim Hawkins. Among the injured, ten are in critical condition. Hawkins stated that the injuries include burns, traumatic brain injuries, and shrapnel wounds, and that 180 personnel have already returned to duty.

Military officials noted that many of the attacks were caused by Iran’s one-way drone strikes. General Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said such drone attacks were responsible for most of the casualties. The conflict began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive against Iran.

Iran has responded with counterattacks, particularly targeting several Gulf countries known to be allies of the United States and Israel, according to the report sourced from Al Jazeera.