https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wounded-u-s-troops-say-the-pentagon-left-them-to-fight-for-their-own-medical-careContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wounded-u-s-troops-say-the-pentagon-left-them-to-fight-for-their-own-medical-carehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wounded-u-s-troops-say-the-pentagon-left-them-to-fight-for-their-own-medical-care#u114961Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:03:57 +0000US soldiers wounded in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait say the military medical system failed them, leaving them to fight for their own care. Nine troops claim they were never recorded as wounded, with one waiting four months for an MRI. The incident occurred on March 1 at Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, where six service members were killed and over 30 wounded.Why it mattersThe criticism comes against the backdrop of years of disinvestment in the Middle East by multiple administrations. The military medical system's failures have sparked outrage and raised concerns about the care provided to wou