August 19, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

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The Pentagon's Own Casualty Database Now Shows 757 Americans Wounded and 18 Killed in the Iran War

The Defense Department updated its Defense Casualty Analysis System on Aug. 19, adding more than 50 wounded service members, CNN reported. Combining the totals under "Overseas Operations" with those under Operation Epic...

July 23, 2026 · Information Integrity, Press & Democratic Norms

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Pentagon Lowers Iran War Death Toll on Its Website From 18 to 14

The Defense Department on July 23, 2026 changed the casualty figure on its website for U.S. service members killed during the war with Iran, lowering the total from 18 to 14. Three military officials told The New York...