Pentagon Says 18 U.S. Troops Killed, 624 Wounded in Iran War
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has released its latest casualty figures from the ongoing conflict with Iran, confirming that 18 American service members have been killed and 624 have been wounded since military operations began on February 28.According to U.S. media reports, the updated figures represent a significant increase in the number of…
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has released its latest casualty figures from the ongoing conflict with Iran, confirming that 18 American service members have been killed and 624 have been wounded since military operations began on February 28.
According to U.S. media reports, the updated figures represent a significant increase in the number of wounded personnel. Previous official data had listed 482 wounded troops, while the latest Pentagon update raises the total to 624.
The revised casualty figures have renewed attention on the human cost of the conflict, with the Pentagon also making changes to how some casualties are categorized in its official reporting.
