The number of U.S. military casualties in the Iran war has reached at least 22, which is higher than the official figures released by the Donald Trump administration. Five U.S. officials familiar with internal Pentagon data told The Washington Post that this figure includes four more than the 18 military casualties recorded in the government’s public database known as the Defense Casualty Analysis System.
Discrepancy in casualty figures
According to a sixth U.S. official who spoke to The Washington Post, the total number of casualties in the Middle East has reached 23. This official also noted that all unexpected casualties are not directly related to the war. Available information indicates that as of Friday, the Pentagon database includes seven deaths resulting from combat and seven deaths not resulting from combat during U.S. military operations against Iran, known as "Operation Epic Fury."
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Operation Epic Fury and its casualties
Of the four deaths resulting from further engagements, four have been recorded in a separate category known as "Operation Overseas," which began on July 7. This date coincides with when the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran ended. The military casualty figures in this war reflect the true dimensions of the conflicts and their human costs.
The Pentagon and U.S. Central Command, which is responsible for military operations in the Middle East, have not yet responded to these reports. This raises concerns about the transparency of military information and the actual extent of casualties in this war.
While official information only includes known casualties, unofficial statistics may provide a more accurate picture of the real situation on the battlefield. This issue could influence ongoing discussions regarding U.S. defense and military policies, as well as public attitudes towards wars and the human casualties resulting from them.
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Source: independent.co.uk
