The Pentagon added one death to its official tally on September 22, 2026, bringing disclosed U.S. military fatalities in the Iran conflict to 19. U.S. officials stated the actual total is higher than the public count.
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The Defense Department’s disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.
“A U.S. defense official, speaking Tuesday on the condition of anonymity because the Pentagon has not publicly announced the death, said that a female Army officer experienced a fatal medical emergency Friday while flying to the Middle East.” wapo.st/46z3lxT The Defense Department’s disclosed total stands at 19 fatalities, though U.S. officials say the actual number is higher.