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NBC: 8 US Marines injured in Iranian missile strike in Strait of Hormuz
Eight US Marines were injured when an Iranian anti ship cruise missile struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14, 2026, NBC News reported on September 27, citing three US officials. The incident had not been publicly announced at the time. None of the Marines was seriously injured, and all returned to duty soon afterward, the officials said.
Editorial illustration: Eight US Marines injured in the Strait of Hormuz · Disclaimer
What is known about the vessel and injuries
Seven enlisted Marines and one officer were part of a Marine battalion landing team. They were aboard a vessel that was not a US Navy warship. The officials did not identify the vessel or its type, leaving its ownership and operator unclear.
The Marines suffered smoke inhalation and concussion like symptoms, including headaches. The reporting does not establish that all eight were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries.
Why the injuries emerged later
According to reporting on NBC’s findings, the eight Marines appeared in the Pentagon’s casualty database almost 10 days after the strike. A US official said symptoms can emerge later and the database does not update in real time. The public account still leaves the vessel’s identity and the strike’s detailed circumstances unresolved.
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