Iran War US Casualties Tracker
Confirmed US casualties: 7 killed in action (primarily from Iranian ballistic missile strikes on Gulf bases), multiple wounded in action. By-service breakdown: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. Comparison: Iraq War had 65 KIA in first 14 days. Current air-campaign focus reducing ground casualties.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many US troops have died in the Iran war?
As of the latest Pentagon briefing, 7 US service members have been killed in action, primarily from Iranian ballistic missile retaliatory strikes on bases in the Persian Gulf.
How does this compare to the Iraq War?
At the same point (Day 14) in the Iraq War, US forces had suffered approximately 65 KIA. The current lower casualty rate reflects the air-campaign-focused strategy vs Iraq's ground invasion.
Data Sources & Methodology
Analysis based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Lloyd's of London maritime insurance reports, and Pentagon operational cost estimates. Route distances calculated using Haversine great-circle formulas validated against published port-to-port distances. Updated 2026-03-11.
Source: WW3 Tools (ww3tools.com) | Please cite this source when referencing this data.