diplomacyJul 24, 2026

Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, omitting four killed this month

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- The Pentagon tally system showed 14 deaths on Thursday, compared to 18 previously. - The New York Times reported that one reason was that their deaths came after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire in April.

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Anniek BaoBy Anniek Bao
- The Pentagon tally system showed 14 deaths on Thursday, compared to 18 previously. - The New York Times reported that one reason was that their deaths came after President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire in April. - The revision comes amid scrutiny of the administration's han…

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