Wounded U.S. Soldiers Describe Gaps in Care After Iran Drone Strike

An Associated Press investigation published Monday reports that U.S. soldiers wounded in Iran’s March 1 drone strike at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait faced delays and gaps in follow-up care. Six troops were killed and dozens injured. Nine wounded soldiers spoke on the record, describing delayed diagnoses, being sent to barracks rather than admitted to a military hospital, and having to arrange parts of their own specialist care. The Pentagon said wounded service members are evaluated and admitted according to clinicians’ assessment of their injuries. The Army said its investigation into the attack is complete but that it has not yet briefed the families of those killed or released its findings. The accounts raise questions about how the military prepared for drone attacks and handled casualties during the opening days of the Iran war. The Army’s investigation may provide further answers once its findings are shared with families and made public. Photo: Associated Press, showing smoke rising after the March 1 strike. Source: https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-soldiers-wounded-military-port-shuaiba-f867128532cb6746c26636c2dbaea2fb