American troops, seriously wounded in recent strikes, were flown to Germany for help.

American troops “seriously wounded” in recent strikes were flown to Germany for treatment, according to a U.S. military official speaking on Wednesday. The official said nearly a dozen service members were hurt severely enough after Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan and other countries during the month. The report followed continued regional escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage for global oil and gas. Brent crude jumped by more than 4% to about $95 a barrel on Wednesday as fighting entered its second week. U.S. Central Command said its latest attacks on Iran lasted 75 minutes, targeting maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars and drone storage facilities. Iranian state media reported strikes in places hosting air bases and air-defense facilities, including Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain, though there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.