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September 18, 2026
Report Reveals Higher U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Than Officially Disclosed
- Five U.S. officials confirmed the higher death toll based on internal Pentagon data.
- The Pentagon's public database shows 18 military fatalities, including seven hostile deaths.
- Concerns about the war's toll on troops have been voiced by lawmakers across party lines.
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- More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publiclySep 18, 2026 at 6:23 PM · Washington Post
- More troops have died in the Iran War than Trump’s administration has revealed: reportSep 18, 2026 at 8:32 PM · Independent
- Pentagon’s count leaves out some deaths in Middle East during Iran warSep 18, 2026 at 11:31 PM · The Hill