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Eight Marines Hurt in Strait of Hormuz Missile Strike
28 Sep
Summary
- Eight US Marines were injured on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Injuries included smoke inhalation and possible traumatic brain injuries.
- All injured Marines returned to duty shortly after the missile attack.
Eight United States Marines were injured on September 14 when their vessel was struck by an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile. The incident took place in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The service members were operating from a vessel when the missile hit.
The eight Marines, comprising seven enlisted personnel and one officer, suffered injuries including smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries. Symptoms reported included headaches and concussion-like effects. None of the injuries were life-threatening, and all eight service members were able to return to their duties shortly after the event.
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