Media: Nearly 400 US troops wounded in Iran conflict as ceasefire talks stall

At least 399 American troops were wounded during the recent conflict with Iran, a spokesperson for US Central Command said.

According to spokesman Tim Hawkins, 354 of the injured service members have already returned to duty. A total of 13 US personnel were killed in combat operations, the Associated Press reports.

The conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched a coordinated military operation against Iran. In response, Tehran moved to close the Strait of Hormuz to vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and countries it accused of supporting aggression against Iran.

On April 7, Washington announced what it described as a “double-sided” two-week ceasefire with Tehran, signaling a temporary pause in hostilities after weeks of intense fighting.

The human toll of the conflict has been significant. According to Iran’s Emergency Medical Services, 3,375 people were killed during 40 days of US-Israeli strikes across the country.

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis remain ongoing but inconclusive. On April 11, representatives from both sides held several rounds of talks in Islamabad. Officials from both Tehran and Washington acknowledged that the negotiations failed to produce a long-term agreement to end the conflict.

The Associated Press reported that another round of talks could take place on April 16, raising cautious hopes for further diplomatic engagement amid continuing tensions.

By Vafa Guliyeva