US officials: Actual military deaths in Iran war may exceed Pentagon's public figures
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According to a report by The Washington Post, several U.S. officials revealed that the actual number of American military deaths since the start of the Iran war may be higher than the figures publicly released by the Pentagon. The Pentagon's casualty database lists 18 U.S. service members killed, but five informed officials stated the actual death toll is at least 22, while another official suggested it could be as high as 23. The undisclosed deaths involved U.S. service members who died while on missions in the Middle East, though their identities, times of death, and causes have not been disclosed. The Pentagon declined to comment on discrepancies in casualty statistics. The report also noted that more than 820 U.S. service members have been injured since the conflict began on February 28, many suffering traumatic brain injuries from Iranian attacks on U.S. bases.
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Jin10 Data, September 19 — According to a report by The Washington Post, several U.S. officials have indicated that the actual number of American military deaths since the start of the Iran war may be higher than the figures publicly released by the Pentagon.
Currently, the Pentagon's casualty database lists 18 U.S. service members killed. However, five informed officials stated that the actual death toll is at least 22, while another official suggested it could be as high as 23. Some deceased personnel have not been included in the public database.
The officials said the undisclosed deaths involved U.S. service members who died while on missions in the Middle East, though their identities, times of death, and causes have not been disclosed.
The Pentagon declined to comment on discrepancies in casualty statistics.
The report also noted that more than 820 U.S. service members have been injured since the conflict began on February 28. Many of those injured suffered traumatic brain injuries from Iranian attacks on U.S. bases.
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U.S. troop deaths in Iran war exceed Pentagon’s public count by at least four, officials say