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Pentagon Reclassifies War Casualties | Texas News
The Pentagon’s casualty counts just got a major reshuffle—four U.S. soldiers and over 200 wounded were moved from the “Iran War” tally to a new “Overseas Operations” category, starting July 7, after fighting resumed. Officials say this isn’t an erasure, but a reclassification to reflect changing mission phases, though the shift sparked confusion—including from President Trump, who cited 18 deaths. Pentagon spokesperson Joel Valdez clarified no cover-up is happening, attributing the change to operational clarity and temporary DCAS glitches. The goal? A more accurate picture of deployments…
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