India, March 17 -- After around three weeks of fighting in the Middle East, the number of US troops wounded in the war against Iran has risen to around 200, a US military official said on Monday.

In addition to the wounded, 13 US soldiers have been killed since Iran launched retaliatory strikes against Israel and US targets in Middle East following the start of conflict on February 28.

The US military's Central Command, in a statement, said a majority of the injuries were minor, adding that 180 troops have already returned to duty.

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"The vast majority of these injuries have been minor, and more than 180 troops have already returned to duty. 10 are categorized as seriously wounded," Captain Tim Hawkin...