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Pentagon Withheld Information on Dozens of US Military Injuries in Iran War: Report

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The Pentagon withheld information on dozens of U.S. military injuries resulting from Iranian strikes, according to a report. The concealment involved unreported harm to service members and helicopters, several U.S. officials told The New York Times on condition of anonymity.

The report states that Iranian strikes killed two individuals in Jordan. However, the full extent of injuries remains unclear due to conflicting accounts.

over 400 personnel

Total military personnel reported injured since the war began, according to one source.

While one source reports over 400 total injuries, another source specifically mentions 'dozens' of concealed injuries in a specific incident, indicating a discrepancy in the scope of reported harm.

According to The New York Times, several U.S. officials spoke on condition of anonymity concerning unreported harm to service members and helicopters caused by Iranian strikes.

The report also alleges that Iranian strikes caused unreported harm to service members and helicopters, though specific details have not been publicly confirmed.

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Sources

  1. independent.co.ukPentagon withheld information on dozens of US military injuries in Iran war: report (opens in a new window)
  2. thehill.comPentagon concealed dozens of US military injuries in latest Iran strikes: Report (opens in a new window)
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