Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Eight US Marines Injured in Iranian Missile Attack
An Iranian missile reportedly hit a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Eight US Marines were on the vessel when it was struck.
One of the injured Marines was an officer.
The Marines had problems such as smoke inhalation and headaches.
Officials said some may have had mild brain injuries.
None of the injuries were described as serious.
All eight Marines returned to duty soon afterward.
The Pentagon later added 37 wounded troops to its public tally for the Iran conflict.
An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile reportedly struck a maritime vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14.
Eight US Marines were injured, including one officer; the vessel was reportedly not a US Navy ship.
The injuries included smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, such as headaches.
All eight Marines reportedly returned to duty shortly after the attack and were not seriously injured.
The Pentagon’s public tally of troops wounded in the Iran conflict increased by 37, including 29 sailors and eight Marines.
- Who
- Eight US Marines, including one officer, were injured; officials attributed the strike to Iran.
- What
- An Iranian anti-ship cruise missile struck a maritime vessel carrying the Marines.
- When
- The attack occurred on September 14, reportedly two weeks before the account was published.
- Where
- The vessel was in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The articles do not state why the missile was fired.
- Injured personnel
- Eight US Marines
- Reported attacker
- Iran
- Weapon
- Anti-ship cruise missile
- Location
- Strait of Hormuz
- Vessel
- A maritime vessel that officials said was not a US Navy ship
- Reported injuries
- Smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries, including headaches
- Duty status
- All eight Marines reportedly returned to duty shortly after the attack
- Tally change
- The Pentagon increased the public wounded-troop tally by 37, including 29 sailors and eight Marines