Pentagon reveals 11 US troops were wounded in Iranian ballistic missile attack on Iraq bases
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(Worthy News) – The Pentagon has revealed that 11 U.S. service members received treatment for concussions from an Iranian missile strike on Jan. 8.
The New York Times reported on Monday that U.S. soldiers were treated for concussions after the attack. The Pentagon confirmed the report Thursday evening and said nearly a dozen troops were medevaced to Germany this week for treatment, according to Defense One.
Tehran launched ballistic missiles at two Iraqi military bases were U.S. soldiers were stationed on Jan. 8. During the attack, an Iranian missile struck a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 passengers and flight crew on board. [ Source: Washington Examiner (Read More…) ]
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