# Iran War Puts US Troops at Risk of Lasting Brain Injuries 2026-08-07T01:46:21+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Nearly 700 US service members have been wounded in drone and missile attacks during the Iran war, with most suffering traumatic brain injuries and returning to duty, according to military officials. The Pentagon has described most injuries over a two-week period as minor concussions. Doctors warn that apparently mild injuries can cause headaches, dizziness, memory loss and concentration problems for months or years, and repeated blows raise the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The military says service members are screened for traumatic brain injuries. Democratic lawmakers are seeking an investigation into care after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait killed six US soldiers. Advocates say injuries may be undercounted because symptoms overlap with post-traumatic stress disorder. Veterans can also receive diagnoses years after blast exposure. ## Coverage - siasat.com Tags: brain injuries, concussions, Iran war, US military, veterans Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iran-war-puts-us-troops-at-risk-of-lasting-brain-injuries/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iran-war-puts-us-troops-at-risk-of-lasting-brain-injuries/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.