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US Troop Deaths Hidden

18 Sep to 19 Sep

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Alex NguyenMother Jones
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More American troops have died in the Iran War than President Donald Trump’s administration has revealed, according to a new report.

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At least 22 service members died in the conflict, five U.S. officials familiar with the Pentagon’s internal casualty accounting data told The Washington Post.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from The Independent

The estimate accounts for four more than the 18 military fatalities posted on a public government database known as the Defense Casualty Analysis System, according to the Post.

3 of 5 outletsfirst reported 18 Sepwording from The Independent

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18 Sep
More American troops have died in the Iran War than President Donald Trump’s administration has revealed, according to a new report.
4 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 5 articles

19 Sep Report: More US troops have died in Iran war than Pentagon says
Al Jazeera
18 Sep U.S. troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four: report
The Hindu
18 Sep US troop deaths during Iran war exceed Pentagon count by at least four, Washington Post reports
The Straits Times
18 Sep What Else Is the Pentagon Hiding From Us?
Mother Jones
18 Sep More troops have died in the Iran War than Trump’s administration has revealed: report
The Independent

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