The Pentagon has revealed that 11 U.S. service members received treatment for concussions from an Iranian missile strike on Jan. 8, according to Washington Examiner.
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.
After the attack, President Trump and administration officials said that no U.S. or Iraqi soldiers had died in the attack or suffered severe injuries.
"Most importantly, [there were] no casualties, no friendly causalities, whether they are ...
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