Iran Strike Soldiers Say Army Failed

Troops wounded in an Iranian drone strike say the Army delayed and denied proper care.

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Updated Oct 5, 4:54pm ET

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What happened

An Iranian drone struck a U.S. Army logistics site at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait on March 1, killing six soldiers and injuring dozens. Nine wounded service members told the Associated Press the military medical system failed to spot serious injuries, arrange hospital care quickly, and provide timely follow-up. An Army spokesman said wounded troops got needed treatment for return to duty or evacuation, and denied injuries were downplayed. Years of U.S. drawdowns left the region without major U.S.-run medical facilities, complicating evacuation and treatment. Officer Arturo Lincón said he was sent to barracks despite artery damage. Soldiers said commanders were warned the site was vulnerable, while Gold Star families awaited the Army investigation.

How each side covered it

From the left

Left-leaning outlets framed the story as a breakdown in care and command, emphasizing wounded soldiers’ struggles over official reassurance. HuffPost centered soldiers and relatives saying injuries were not taken seriously, hospital plans were poor, and follow-up care was slowed by red tape. The Boston Globe pointed to leadership failures, saying commanders did not take the Iranian threat seriously enough.

From the right

Only one right-leaning outlet we track covered this: Daily Caller, under the headline “Soldiers Wounded In Iran War Reportedly Failed By Medical System”.

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