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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

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Pentagon raises official Iran war death toll to 21 US service members

The Pentagon updated its official count of US service members killed during operations against Iran from 18 to 21, weeks after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had dismissed earlier reports of undercounting as 'a complete LIE.'

Oct 10, 2026·6 sourcesPete HegsethMilitary operationsIran WarTrump administrationPentagonU.S. domestic politics
Pentagon raises official Iran war death toll to 21 US service members
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