DoD records detail 400 US casualties in initial phase of Iran conflict

Newly released Defense Department records indicate 400 US casualties, including 17 life-threatening injuries, during the early stages of the Iran conflict. The data highlights a high incidence of head trauma and identifies a 1 March drone strike on Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, as the deadliest single engagement. The report confirms significant officer and reserve involvement, though the source remains a secondary telegram channel.