The Pentagon has updated the number of troop deaths in the Iran war to 21 — after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slammed a media report claiming the number of troops deaths was greater than the military had publicly acknowledged.

The Pentagon added two noncombat troop deaths Friday to DCAS (Defense Casualty Analysis System).

The update came after The Washington Post reported last month, based on information provided by six officials, that the number of casualties from the war was greater than what the Pentagon was being disclosed publicly.

More than 800 military service members have been wounded during the war, which has now dragged on for more than seven months.

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[–] 3 points 6 days ago

"Most transparent administration", everyone.

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  • [–] 49 points 1 week ago (4 children)

    They're gonna slowly raise it until the real number hoping nobody notices.

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  • [–] 28 points 1 week ago (1 child)

    21? That is still mulitple times lower than the number of school children murdered by the US in this war.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 week ago

    I know it's disgusting, Hic-seth. The actual casualties are probably a LOT higher than 21.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 week ago

    My ex used to that sort of thing with her weight...

    Her, in denial about her weight -"I don't see my self as of stone (inducated by v. Expensive scales). I am much more like "

    Kegsbreath in denial about KSI in Iran. "i dont see the number of casualties in Iran as its much closer to 21"

    I wonder if the two are related.... (cont. P94 Ed.)

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