Iran on Saturday claimed that more than 500 American military personnel were injured or killed in what it described as “precision strikes” carried out by Iran's armed forces, a statement that could not be independently verified.
In a post on its X account, @Tasnimnews_EN, the agency quoted the country's military command as saying: “The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya announced today that more than 500 American military personnel have suffered heavy casualties following precision strikes by Iran's Armed Forces.”
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Over 500 US Troops Injured or Killed in Precision Strikes by Iran's Armed Forces
— Tasnim News Agency (@Tasnimnews_EN) March 28, 2026
The Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya announced today that more than 500 American military personnel have suffered heavy casualties following precision strikes by Iran's Armed Forces. https://t.co/QFvmz21TYK
The claim refers to alleged strikes on what the report described as US 'hideouts', though no specific locations, dates, or operational details were provided in the post. There has been no immediate confirmation from US officials regarding the reported casualties.
The statement was attributed to the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, which coordinates Iran's joint military operations.
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The latest claim comes amid escalating rhetoric between Tehran and Washington, with both sides issuing warnings over potential military action.
There has been no official response from the U.S. Department of Defense or other American authorities at the time of writing. In past instances, similar claims from regional actors have been disputed or downplayed by U.S. officials.
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