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Military Families Express Outrage After Pentagon Lowers Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- The Pentagon revised the reported number of U.S. service members killed in the war in Iran from 18 down to 14, causing concern among veterans, military families, and lawmakers who are demanding greater transparency.
- The reduction was due to the exclusion of four soldiers who died in Jordan and Iraq after a cease-fire declared by President Trump in April, according to anonymous military officials.
- President Trump acknowledged the deaths during a ceremony for the fallen soldiers and emphasized that while any loss is significant, the total number stands at 18.
- Pentagon acting press secretary Joel Valdez attributed the discrepancy to "temporary data disruptions" on the department’s website and assured that the issue would be resolved promptly.
