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Pentagon Under Fire for Distorted Iran Casualty Figures

4/23/2026

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The Pentagon faces scrutiny over casualty statistics in the U.S. war on Iran after 15 wounded personnel were removed from the tally.
Investigations show that the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) is missing hundreds of casualties, raising concerns of a cover-up.
Critics accuse the Pentagon of not including non-hostile injuries, distorting the conflict's true impact.
Former officials question transparency, suggesting a deliberate effort to mislead the public.

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Story summary

The Pentagon faces scrutiny over casualty statistics in the U.S. war on Iran after 15 wounded personnel were removed from the tally.
Investigations show that the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) is missing hundreds of casualties, raising concerns of a cover-up.
Critics accuse the Pentagon of not including non-hostile injuries, distorting the conflict's true impact.
Former officials question transparency, suggesting a deliberate effort to mislead the public.