humanitarianJul 28, 2026

Pentagon ties new casualty category for renewed US-Iran fighting to the end of 'Operation Epic Fury'

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Washington: The Pentagon said a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed US-Iran fighting because "Operation Epic Fury," the military's name for combat operations against Tehran, has ended.

Source: KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press — Read the full report

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KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated PressBy KONSTANTIN TOROPIN, Associated Press
The Pentagon says a new, separate category was created in its official casualty system to account for those killed and wounded in the renewed U.S.-Iran fighting because “Operation Epic Fury” has ended. That's the military’s official name for combat operations against Tehran. The …

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