“Casualty Cover-Up”: The Pentagon Is Hiding U.S. Losses Under Trump in the Middle East

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R) answers questions as U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a ceremony for newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office at the White House on March 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Mullin takes the helm of DHS during a challenging time as it has been partially shut down since February 14 while lawmakers negotiate reforms for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

The Pentagon has sent outdated statements on the number of U.S. troops killed or wounded during the Iran war, resulting in undercounts.

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