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Wounded soldiers accuse Pentagon of downplaying injuries
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 10:07 AM ET
Summary: Two U.S. soldiers wounded in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait say the Pentagon minimized their injuries.
WHO: Chief Warrant Officer Rodney Bearman and Sergeant First Class Cory Hicks
WHAT: They accuse the Pentagon and the Army of downplaying the extent of their injuries after the March 1 drone strike.
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 9:34 AM ET
WHERE: Kuwait
WHY: They were injured when an Iranian drone hit their base at Port of Shuaiba, and they say officials classified their injuries as not serious.
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