The Defense Casualty Analysis System database lists 865 U.S. service members wounded since the start of the war against Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, an increase of 98 reported casualties since August 2026

Armed conflicts between and within states and the people and politics behind them.

The armed conflict between the United States and Iran and the political fight it set off at home, from strikes and the naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz to negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. Debated through war powers, munitions stocks and household costs.