US Central Command says nearly 400 American troops wounded in war with Iran

Almost 400 U.S. troops have been wounded in action since the United States and Israel first launched joint military strikes against Iran in late February, a spokesperson with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.

Among the total 399 injured to date, three service members have been seriously wounded, according to CENTCOM spokesperson Tim Hawkins, who added that as many as 354 of the injured service members have since returned to duty.

The U.S. death toll remains at 13, with seven being hostile deaths, including six who were killed in an Iranian strike in Kuwait, while another one died after being wounded in Saudi Arabia.

The war erupted when the U.S. and Israel launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities on Feb 28, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians.

Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and U.S. assets across the Middle East, while tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping passageway.

A two-week ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. took effect last Wednesday, but initial talks in the Pakistani capital Islamabad between U.S. and Iranian delegations ended without an agreement over the weekend.

US Central Command says nearly 400 American troops wounded in war with Iran

US Central Command says nearly 400 American troops wounded in war with Iran

US Central Command says nearly 400 American troops wounded in war with Iran

US Central Command says nearly 400 American troops wounded in war with Iran

China has delivered a significant batch of emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, consisting of 58 tonnes of urgently needed medical supplies, as Iran grapples with the consequences of the recent conflict with the United States and Israel.

The aid was formally handed over on Wednesday during a signing ceremony in Tehran between the Chinese Embassy in Iran and the Iranian Red Crescent Society. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu and President of the Iranian Red Crescent Society Pir Hossein Kolivand attended the event.

Cong said that China has always been concerned about the Iranian people and will continue to work with the international community to promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East.

"This aid package, totaling 58 tonnes, consists entirely of medicines. The recent war launched by the United States and Israel has caused a major humanitarian disaster for Iran, and medicine is in urgent need. Through this assistance, we hope to demonstrate the deep friendship of the Chinese people toward the Iranian people and help them overcome these hardships as soon as possible," said Cong.

Kolivand expressed sincere gratitude to China for extending a helping hand during difficult times and for providing valuable support to Iran on various occasions.

"In addition to China's support for the Iranian government, China's humanitarian aid has also been delivered to Iran. This assistance reflects China's care and compassion for our country and people. We extend our heartfelt gratitude, with special appreciation for the delivery of nearly 60 tonnes of medicine from China," he said.

China provides emergency humanitarian aid to Iran