US says more than 300 troops injured since start of Iran war

More than 300 US troops have been wounded since the start of the Iran war on February 28, US Central Command said on Friday.“Since the start of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 US service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and 273 troops have returned to duty,” US Navy Captain Tim Hawkins said.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A US official who asked not to be identified told AFP that 10 troops remain seriously wounded.A further 13 troops have been killed in the war, according to the latest figures, with seven killed in the Gulf and six in Iraq.In a separate development Friday, Iran’s military said that hotels housing US soldiers in the region would be considered targets.“When all the Americans (forces) go into a hotel, then from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” armed forces spokesman Abolfazl Shekarchi told state television on Thursday. Iran’s government has not released an

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