The New York Times investigation, based on internal documents, medical records, and soldier testimonies, found that the Pentagon systematically downplayed the severity of injuries suffered by US troops during the Iran conflict. The report also cites AP data showing the number of wounded soldiers has exceeded 400.
The New York Times published an investigation Monday revealing that the Pentagon concealed the true extent of US casualties in the conflict with Iran. The Zioneer first reported the investigation at 12:25, noting that the Pentagon withheld information about dozens of wounded soldiers. The new details from the full investigation, based on internal documents, medical records, and soldier testimonies, show that the Pentagon also downplayed the severity of injuries. Soldiers reported that officials deliberately categorized their injuries at a lower severity than medical records indicated, to minimize the 'cost of war' in the public eye. The investigation found that most wounded suffered from blast injuries, traumatic brain injuries, burns, and shrapnel wounds from Iranian missile and drone attacks on US bases in the Middle East. Separately, the Associated Press reported that the number of wounded US soldiers has crossed 400, a figure significantly higher than early Pentagon statements. Previous reports, including a CBS News investigation in June, had indicated that soldiers claimed the Pentagon downplayed their injuries. The NYT investigation now provides documentary evidence of the alleged concealment. The Pentagon has not yet responded to the new report.
8 developments
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- DevelopingUS soldiers say Pentagon downplayed their injuries after Iran drone strike in Kuwait
- StrongNew York Times reports dozens of US soldiers wounded in Iranian attacks in Jordan
- DevelopingIranian media reports three injured in latest US strikes
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