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U.S. Marines injured in recent Iranian attack

WASHINGTON — Eight U.S. Marines were injured two weeks ago when an Iranian cruise missile attacked the ship they were operating on in the Strait of Hormuz, according to three U.S. officials. The Marines were not seriously injured, but they sustained smoke inhalation and possibly traumatic brain injuries, as they had symptoms of concussions, such as headaches, the officials said.

Eight US Marines injured in recent, undisclosed Iranian attack on ship in Hormuz – report

Eight US Marines were injured in an Iranian attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, NBC reported Sunday evening, citing three US sources. 

The Marines were not seriously injured by the Iranian cruise missile hit on the vessel, but they sustained smoke inhalation and showed symptoms of concussions, including headaches, according to the report.

The Marines were not on a US Navy ship, but the officials did not share what type of ship it was. 

All eight service members returned to duty soon after the attack.

The Defense Department did not disclose any attack taking place on September 14 or any injuries sustained.

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US Marines injured in Iranian attack as tally of wounded troops grows

New reports indicate that eight U.S. Marines were injured two weeks ago after an Iranian cruise missile attacked a ship they were on.

The ship was transversing the Strait of Hormuz when the attack occurred on Sept. 14, according to three U.S. officials familiar with the matter.

The Marines weren't seriously injured, sustaining injuries of smoke inhalation and potential traumatic brain injuries due to concussion symptoms being noted, according to reports from NBC.

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