As many as 290 U.S. troops have been injured since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28, the U.S. Central Command said Wednesday. – Xinhua [2026-03-26]

Their latest iteration on "1 dead, 1 injured" japes

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WASHINGTON, March 25 (Xinhua) -- As many as 290 U.S. troops have been injured since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on Feb. 28, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday.

Among the injured, 10 service members remain hospitalized with serious injuries, said CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins in a statement emailed to media outlets.

All but 35 troops have returned to duty after receiving medical treatment, he said.

Thirteen U.S. troops have died in the ongoing military conflict with Iran.

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