Pentagon Quietly Raises Number of Troop Deaths in Iran — After Hegseth Slammed Reporting Questioning the Official Death Toll as ‘DISGUSTING’
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The Pentagon updated troop deaths in the Iran war following Pete Hegseth slamming a report that said the number of troops deaths was greater than the Pentagon had disclosed.

The Pentagon has updated the number of troop deaths in the Iran war to 21 — after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slammed a media report claiming the number of troops deaths was greater than the military had publicly acknowledged.

The Pentagon added two noncombat troop deaths Friday to DCAS (Defense Casualty Analysis System).

The update came after The Washington Post reported last month, based on information provided by six officials, that the number of casualties from the war was greater than what the Pentagon was being disclosed publicly.

More than 800 military service members have been wounded during the war, which has now dragged on for more than seven months.

  • NutWrench@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    I know it’s disgusting, Hic-seth. The actual casualties are probably a LOT higher than 21.