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Pentagon Erases Wounded U.S. Troops From Iran War Casualty List: “Definition of a Cover-up”
- The Intercept alleges the Pentagon has scrubbed wounded numbers from casualty rolls during the Iran conflict, raising questions about transparency.
- The official tally fluctuated from 385 dead or wounded to 428, then dropped to 413, reflecting alleged counting inconsistencies.
- DCAS data reportedly omit certain injuries, such as smoke inhalation cases on the USS Gerald R. Ford, complicating the casualty picture.
- The Intercept contends the Pentagon’s casualty tallies reflect a broader pattern of undercounting and secrecy about U.S. losses.
- The article cites former DCAS staffers asserting faster casualty reporting in the past, contrasting with current delays.
- The report connects casualty data handling to broader political tensions, including Trump-era statements on casualties.
- Experts warn that DNBI remains a leading but undercounted casualty type in warfare, per the Intercept piece.
- The Intercept notes additional missing names in the casualty totals, including Maj. Sorffly Davius, prompting questions from lawmakers.
- The piece asserts the Pentagon has resisted comment on casualty data, delaying public explanations.
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