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Trump Threatens Bridge Bombing Amid Pentagon Casualty Cover-up

7/25/2026

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Critics Accuse

Critics accuse U.S. officials of covering up casualties in the Iran war.
Pentagon reports 18 killed, 430 injured, and 96% of the injured on duty.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called the Pentagon’s handling of data a “shameful approach” after two-and-a-half months without a press briefing.
President Donald Trump said U.S. will bomb a bridge or power plant if Iran fires at a ship in Strait of Hormuz, costing $37.5 billion.

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Feehan Honored

The Army will promote Feehan to captain and award him the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge.
Southern Utah University will award Feehan his MBA posthumously at spring commencement.
Feehan’s parents have launched a GoFundMe to fund a Southern Utah University ROTC scholarship with his death gratuity.
Feehan’s remains will be transferred at 11 a.m. ET Wednesday to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.

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Critics Accuse

Critics accuse U.S. officials of covering up casualties in the Iran war.
Pentagon reports 18 killed, 430 injured, and 96% of the injured on duty.
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta called the Pentagon’s handling of data a “shameful approach” after two-and-a-half months without a press briefing.
President Donald Trump said U.S. will bomb a bridge or power plant if Iran fires at a ship in Strait of Hormuz, costing $37.5 billion.

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