An additional 16 U.S. troops suffered concussions or traumatic brain injuries during Iran’s ballistic missile strike earlier this month, the Pentagon said Tuesday, raising the total to 50 and marking the fourth time in two weeks the military has increased its injury assessment. Of the 16 additional service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries, 15 have returned to duty in Iraq, the Pentagon said Tuesday. In all, 31 service members have been treated and returned to duty in Iraq. Eighteen were transported to Germany...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 29, 2020 01:52 UTC