More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February - BBC
The Pentagon reports that over 600 US service members have been injured in the ongoing conflict with Iran since February. Critics have raised concerns regarding the transparency of casualty statistics following recent data adjustments.
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Transparency in military casualty reporting is a critical issue for government accountability and public trust during wartime.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Brandon Drenon Getty Images At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagon's most recent update on 25 July.
Among those wounded, 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury, while 207 are attributed to "Overseas Operations".
The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in April and signed a Memorandum of Understanding in June, but attacks from both sides have occurred throughout.
Last week, the Pentagon revised its figures on those injured and killed in the war, taking the names of four who died in Operation Epic Fury and moving them to the death count for Overseas Operations.
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