How many US troops have really died in the Iran war? Pentagon accused of hiding truth

NewsWorldHow many US troops have really died in the Iran war? Pentagon accused of hiding truth No press briefing has been held for months, as the defence department belatedly or inaccurately releases figures 3 min readJul 26, 2026 05:01 AM IST First published on: Jul 26, 2026 at 04:57 AM IST Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump attend the dignified transfer of four US service members recently killed in the Middle East. (Photo: AP) The Pentagon is taking a “shameful approach” to sharing information about US casualties in the Iran war, former defence secretary Leon Panetta told The Guardian. The defence department has not held a press briefing in two and a half months, fuelling claims that officials are hiding the true cost of the conflict ahead of November’s midterm ele