Pentagon Updates Iran War Casualty Records: 18 Dead, 624 Wounded

The Pentagon has updated its casualty database for the war with Iran, listing 18 US troops killed and 624 wounded since military operations began on February 28. The revised figure adds more than 140 wounded personnel to the previous total. The database now includes an “Overseas Operations” category, effective from July 7. It lists four service members reported killed in Jordan and northern Iraq, but does not clearly identify the conflict covered by the category. The changes follow criticism from lawmakers and media reports over fluctuating casualty figures on the Pentagon website. The Defence Department attributed the earlier drops in the figures to temporary data disruptions, while questions remain about the transparency of the casualty reporting.

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