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Pentagon Reclassifies Iran War Casualties | Salt Lake City News
The Pentagon has reclassified four recent American soldier deaths and over 200 wounded service members from the Iran war totals into a new “Overseas Operations” category, sparking confusion after official casualty numbers mysteriously dropped. While the deaths weren’t erased, their reassignment — alongside vague mission descriptions and conflicting statements from officials including President Trump — led to public skepticism. Pentagon spokesperson Joel Valdez clarified the move reflects a new operational phase, not an attempt to downplay the human cost, while acknowledging temporary data…
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