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War Department Hid 400 Iran-War Wounded Until FOIA Release

8/17/2026

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Secretary Pete Hegseth's Department of War concealed 400 Iran-war wounded until a July 2026 FOIA release.
The department omitted four 2026 combat deaths in Jordan and Iraq, citing a ceasefire.
At 2 August 2026, Pete Hegseth said flyovers continue until morale improves.
Sean Parnell denied a March 2025 report that Elon Musk would brief the Pentagon, confirmed, and he and Pete Hegseth labeled journalists unpatriotic and investigated staff for leaks.

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Secretary Pete Hegseth's Department of War concealed 400 Iran-war wounded until a July 2026 FOIA release.
The department omitted four 2026 combat deaths in Jordan and Iraq, citing a ceasefire.
At 2 August 2026, Pete Hegseth said flyovers continue until morale improves.
Sean Parnell denied a March 2025 report that Elon Musk would brief the Pentagon, confirmed, and he and Pete Hegseth labeled journalists unpatriotic and investigated staff for leaks.