Pentagon raises its count of US troops who died in the Iran war to 21
After weeks of pressure over an undercount, the Pentagon's casualty system now lists 21 US deaths and 865 wounded since the war began Feb. 28. The two added deaths are non-combat.
21US deaths in the Iran war, by the Pentagon's new count
After weeks of pressure over an undercount, the Pentagon's casualty system now lists 21 US deaths and 865 wounded since the war began Feb. 28. The two added deaths are non-combat.
Why it matters
It backs up earlier press reports the Pentagon called false, ahead of the Nov 3 midterms.
What we don't know yet
This is a short desk note. The full story, with its open questions, is written as the news develops.
Note this down
Watch whether Congress asks for a full casualty review.
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