Iran has claimed that more than 200 US troops have been killed or injured during ongoing hostilities with the United States across the Middle East. According to Reuters, around 150 American soldiers were reported injured within the first ten days of the conflict. The Pentagon initially confirmed only eight serious injuries but later revised the figure to about 140, noting that most were minor and 108 soldiers had already returned to duty. The clashes intensified after an Iranian drone strike on March 1 killed seven US soldiers in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

The conflict began after a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes on American military bases, embassies, and infrastructure across the region. The New York Times identified at least 17 US installations damaged by Iranian attacks, supported by satellite imagery and verified videos. Iran reportedly fired thousands of missiles and drones, while US officials claimed to have intercepted most of them.

Pentagon officials stated that US forces continue to target Iranian missile sites, reducing the frequency of attacks. However, both sides remain engaged in sustained military exchanges across the Gulf region.