Pentagon Raises Iran War Toll

The PentagonDepartment of Defenseexecutive department of the United States federal government updated its public casualty database to show 21 U.S. service-member deaths tied to operations against Iran, adding two noncombat deaths to the previous total. The change followed scrutiny of its casualty accounting, including Washington Post reporting that more troops had died than the public database showed. Defense Secretary Pete HegsethPete HegsethUnited States Secretary of Defense had called the Post’s report “a complete lie” and “DISGUSTING and FAKE,” while the Post said the public figures understated deaths. House Armed Services CommitteeHouse Committee on Armed ServicesStanding committee of the United States House of Representatives responsible for funding and oversight of the Department of Defense (DOD) and the United States armed forces, as well as substantial portions of the Department of Energy. Democrats Adam SmithAdam SmithAmerican politician from Washington and Chrissy Houlahan said Congress had to intervene to correct an embarrassing error. The Pentagon said it is adding a “pending adjudication” category while it reviews reports.