Eight US Marines Injured in Iranian Missile Attack Off Hormuz

Eight US Marines were injured this month when an Iranian cruise missile struck their naval unit in the Strait of Hormuz, American officials said.

• Three US officials told NBC that an Iranian anti-ship cruise missile hit the Marines' unit in the Strait of Hormuz on September 14.
• Officials said the injuries were minor, involving smoke inhalation and possible concussion symptoms, and that all eight returned to duty shortly after.
• Officials said the Marines were not aboard a US Navy ship, describing the vessel only as a "naval unit."
• A US official said Iran's Revolutionary Guard continues attempts to attack ships on a near-daily basis.
• The Pentagon added the eight injured Marines and other US sailors to its war-wounded list following the September 14 strike.