Pentagon raises US wounded in Iran war to 774, deaths at 18
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The Pentagon has raised the number of US troops wounded in the war with Iran to 774, with 18 killed. The updated figures follow criticism of the military's casualty accounting and include dozens of new cases added in recent days.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon now counts 774 US troops wounded in the war with Iran, up from previous figures.
- Eighteen American service members have been killed in the conflict, according to the Pentagon.
- About 60 new wound cases were added in recent days, many involving brain injuries from explosions at US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
- The Pentagon faced criticism from US media and lawmakers weeks ago after its casualty tracking system showed reduced death and injury numbers.
Casualty Update
The Pentagon has raised the number of US troops wounded in the war with Iran to 774, with 18 killed. The updated figures were released after the military added dozens of new cases to its casualty list in recent days. Washington publishes data on American military losses in the Iran war in stages.
Accounting Criticism
Several weeks ago, the Pentagon came under criticism from US media and lawmakers after the number of dead and wounded in its accounting system was reduced. In recent days, the Pentagon quietly added about 60 new wound cases, The Washington Post reports. Many of the new cases involve brain injuries from explosions during attacks on US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
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Pentagon raises US wounded in Iran war to 774, deaths at 18
