The Pentagon has quietly added more than 600 casualties from the Iran war to its official database, according to The Guardian. The update was made without any public announcement, the outlet reports.
The Guardian’s reporting indicates the database now reflects over 600 war-related casualties. This change comes amid broader scrutiny of how the Pentagon reports deaths and injuries from the conflict. The New York Times and Associated Press have separately noted that the official death toll no longer lists four U.S. troops killed during renewed fighting, and that the Pentagon has altered its reporting methods for Iran war casualties. The Independent also reported that the website update added 142 wounded to the count.
The Pentagon has not issued a statement explaining the reason for the database changes. The Guardian’s report highlights the quiet nature of the update, which occurred without public notice. The New York Times and AP have documented additional discrepancies in how the Pentagon records and presents casualty figures for the Iran war.
Watch for further reporting from outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times on whether the Pentagon will clarify its casualty reporting procedures.
