"US Troops Face TBI Risk as Iranian Ballistic Missiles Strike Iraq"

The Iranian ballistic missile attack on an Iraqi base housing US troops in January 2020 resulted in no deaths but over 100 diagnosed cases of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Medical researchers believe these injuries provide a preview of the potential casualties US troops may face in future wars against near-peer adversaries. The attack highlighted the long-lasting and less visible injuries that troops may sustain, including recurring headaches and PTSD-related symptoms. As conflicts against near-peer adversaries become more prevalent, TBIs are expected to increase among US troops, necessitating the development of techniques to prevent and treat these injuries.