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Pentagon Reclassifies Iran War Casualties | Dayton News
The Pentagon’s casualty counts just got a major rewrite — four U.S. soldiers killed and over 200 wounded in recent Iran-related fighting have been quietly moved into a new “Overseas Operations” category, sparking confusion and suspicion. Official numbers dropped from 18 killed to 14, fueling rumors that deaths were erased — though officials insist they were simply reclassified as part of a new operational phase. Even President Trump cited the higher number, adding to the mix. Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez defended the move, calling it a technical reorganization and blaming website…
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