Pentagon Says 140 Service Members Injured in Iran War

The Pentagon said 140 U.S. service members have been injured in the war on Iran; eight have been severely wounded in the 11 days since President Trump began the war. Of the 140, 108 have returned to duty, and the Pentagon said the vast majority of the injuries have been minor.

Eight service members remain severely injured and are receiving the highest level of medical care. Seven American service members have been killed. The Pentagon announced the seventh death on Sunday and on Monday identified him as Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky.

U.S. Central Command said Sergeant Pennington was seriously injured on March 1 when Iran struck a Saudi military base where American troops were stationed; he died Saturday night while military health officials were preparing to transfer him to a U.S. military hospital in Germany for more advanced care.

United States, Glendale, Ky

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