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US soldiers wounded in Iranian drone strike criticize Army's delayed medical response

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First reported on Monday 5 October 2026 at 06:48 EDT by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Monday 5 October 2026 at 13:35 EDT

Summary

U.S. soldiers seriously wounded in an Iranian drone strike have criticized the military's medical response, claiming they were left without adequate care. They described delays in treatment, poor coordination in transporting the injured, and bureaucratic obstacles that hindered their recovery. Some soldiers and their families have raised concerns publicly for the first time about the military's handling of the situation. The incident is described as the deadliest Iranian strike on American troops to date. The soldiers are now speaking out about what they describe as a failure in the medical system.

Latest: U.S. soldiers seriously wounded in an Iranian drone strike have publicly criticized the military's medical response, describing delays in treatment and poor coordination in their care.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 5 October

    U.S. soldiers seriously wounded in an Iranian drone strike have publicly criticized the military's medical response, describing delays in treatment and poor coordination in their care.