strikeJul 27, 2026

Why is the Pentagon splitting up US military casualties in Iran

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The Pentagon has altered how it tallies U.S. service members killed and injured in the Middle East, intensifying scrutiny over the Department of Defense's handling of communications regarding casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Source: Ellie Cook — Read the full report

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Ellie CookBy Ellie Cook
The Pentagon has altered how it tallies U.S. service members killed and injured in the Middle East, intensifying scrutiny over the Department of Defense's handling of communications regarding casualties in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS…

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