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humanitarianJul 27, 2026
Pentagon Revises Casualty Figures, Sparking Transparency Debate
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Pentagon Revises Casualty Figures, Sparking Transparency Debate
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The Pentagon has revised down its official casualty figures from the war with Iran, updating the number of US military personnel killed and wounded during the 5-month-old conflict. The move has sparked questions about the Pentagon's methodology and concerns over transparency from…
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