Things are heating up in the Middle East. Netanyahu is standing strong in his resistance to a ceasefire, the U.S. is sending a nuclear submarine, and now we've got these revised numbers from the Pentagon concerning injured U.S. troops in the region.

A few weeks back the Pentagon told us that 24 U.S. service members had been injured in the Middle East during attacks by Iran-linked groups. Now, that original estimate has nearly doubled.

More than twice as many U.S. service members may have been injured in recent attacks in Iraq and Syria than the Pentagon previously disclosed, U.S. defense officials said on Monday. At least 45 Americans are reporting minor injuries or potential traumatic brain injuries.

The military is monitoring approximately two dozen service members who may have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI) during the attacks, which are believed to have been carried out by groups with links to Iran, according to U.S. defense officials.

The Defense Department has previously said 21 service members received minor injuries in attacks on U.S. forces at al-Tanf in southern Syria and on al-Asad air base in western Iraq late last month. The officials attributed the increase to more reports of possible traumatic brain injuries from those attacks.

Remember, these are Iran-linked groups we're talking about here. Iran seemingly wishing to ignite World War III by proxy.

And don't forget about this:

If Iran or its proxies attack U.S. personnel anywhere, make no mistake: We will defend our people, we will defend our security, swiftly and decisively.

With the number doubling here, I wonder if we'll put our money where our mouth is.

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