Mexican soldiers injured in confrontation with Iran; Pentagon confirms 13 casualties in “Epic Fury”

Tension in the Middle East reaches a critical point. Five weeks after the start of Operation “Epic Fury,” the Pentagon has revealed alarming figures about the human cost for United States forces. So far, the death of 13 US soldiers and a growing number of injured people has been confirmed, which already includes citizens of Mexican origin.

Confirmed casualties and soldiers of Mexican origin affected

According to the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS), of the 13 deaths, seven belonged to the Army and six to the Air Force. However, one of the points that has generated the greatest echo in the Latin American region is the identification of the injured:

• 4 American soldiers of Mexican origin have been identified among the injured.
• Three other soldiers of Hispanic origin appear on the official list.
• The US Army now has 247 wounded, out of a total of 365 non-lethal casualties in all branches (Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force).

So far, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) of Mexico has not issued an official statement on the status of these soldiers of national origin.

🚨The Pentagon confirmed that at least four American soldiers injured in the conflict against Iran have been identified as Mexicans.

Five weeks after the start of operation “Epic Fury”:

– 13 US soldiers have died
– 365 soldiers have been injured
– 247… pic.twitter.com/hkignMLNZs

— Azucena Uresti (@azucenau) April 4, 2026

Aerial escalation: Downed fighters and rescues under fire

Friday’s day marked one of the most complex moments for the Washington administration. An American F-15 fighter was shot down by Iranian forces; Although one of the crew members was rescued alive, search units continue to search the area to locate the second crew member.

The violence did not stop there. According to reports from networks such as CBS and NBC:

1. Blackhawk helicopters: Two UH-60 units participating in the rescue efforts were hit by Iranian gunfire, although the crew was unharmed.
2. A-10 Warthog Plane: An attack aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit. The pilot managed to eject in Kuwait airspace and was rescued without injuries.

Donald Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran

Despite the loss of aircraft, President Donald Trump maintains a defiant stance. Through your social network Truththe president issued a final warning to Tehran, giving them a period of 48 hours to reach an agreement before “hell takes hold of them.”

“It doesn’t affect the negotiations at all. It’s war. We’re at war,” Trump said in statements to NBC News when asked if the downing of the F-15 would change his diplomatic strategy.

A scenario of total uncertainty

Just 48 hours after the president assured that Iran’s capabilities had been “decimated,” the reality on the ground shows persistent resistance. With the Strait of Hormuz as the epicenter of the conflict and an ultimatum in progress, the next few hours will be decisive in defining whether Operation “Epic Fury” escalates towards a total confrontation or finds a last-minute diplomatic solution.