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flag Blast-related TBIs now the top injury for U.S. troops in Iran conflict, linked to drone and missile attacks, with lasting health and mental health impacts.

flag Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are now the most common injury among U.S. troops in the ongoing conflict with Iran, with over 140 of more than 200 wounded service members sustaining blast-related TBIs. flag The rise is linked to Iran’s use of one-way drones and missile strikes across the Middle East, which produce concussive blasts causing lasting neurological damage. flag Symptoms like chronic headaches, memory loss, and difficulty concentrating often persist for years, increasing suicide risk, and mirror patterns from post-9/11 wars where over 460,000 service members were diagnosed with TBIs. flag The 2020 missile attack on U.S. forces in Iraq, initially downplayed, was later confirmed to have injured 110 troops, mostly with TBIs. flag One veteran, Staff Sgt. flag Aaron Futrell, continues to face ongoing cognitive and emotional challenges despite VA treatment, medical discharge, and high disability compensation, highlighting the invisible, long-term toll on service members and their families.

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