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Lutnick apologizes for saying no Americans have died in the Iran war
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Key Points:
- Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized after incorrectly stating that no American service members had died during the war with Iran, a claim contradicted by official Defense Department data showing 18 U.S. deaths and over 750 wounded since February 28.
- Lutnick made the erroneous comment during a CNBC interview on September 2, while discussing rising global bond yields at the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina.
- In his public apology on X, Lutnick explained he confused the Iran conflict with a January U.S. military operation in Venezuela, where no troops died but seven were injured.
- Lutnick expressed condolences to the families of fallen service members and emphasized his gratitude for the sacrifices of the U.S. military as the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches.
- Former President Donald Trump also commented on the controversy, though details of his response were not provided.
