More US troops died in Iran war than Pentagon disclosed – WaPo
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Source: RT News
Published: 2026-09-19 20:26 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Elections, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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The number of US service members who have died while deployed in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war is higher than the Pentagon’s public tally, the Washington Post reported on Friday, citing military sources. The Pentagon’s public casualty database may be missing as many as five military fatalities, according to the report.
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