- 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 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.
- The death count for Operation Epic Fury was listed at 18 as late as Tuesday, and 482 wounded.
- In a post on Truth Social, on 21 July, Trump wrote that the 'Iran Military Conflict' had claimed 18 lives.
- The four deceased soldiers' names now appear on Overseas Operations, which says it measures 'casualties starting July 7th 2026'.
- The unexplained, silent changing of casualty statistics was criticised as undermining transparency.
- "The administration seems to have a real hard time being honest about what is going on - not just about casualties, but about the whole war in general," said Lt Gen Ben Hodges.
At least 624 U.S. military service members have been wounded since the Iran War commenced in February, according to the Pentagon's latest update on July 25.
Of these, 417 injuries are linked to Operation Epic Fury, while 207 are attributed to Overseas Operations. The Pentagon's revision of casualty figures has raised concerns regarding transparency, as it recently moved the names of four deceased soldiers from Operation Epic Fury to the Overseas Operations death count.2346
The death toll for Operation Epic Fury was previously reported at 18 as of Tuesday, with 482 wounded. The Pentagon's adjustments have drawn criticism, with Lt Gen Ben Hodges stating, “The administration seems to have a real hard time being honest about what is going on - not just about casualties, but about the whole war in general.”8
In a post on Truth Social dated July 21, former President Trump noted that the “Iran Military Conflict” had claimed 18 lives, further complicating the narrative surrounding the conflict's human cost.5
The shifting casualty statistics have sparked debate over the administration's commitment to transparency in military operations, raising questions about the accuracy of reported figures and the implications for public trust.
“Among the wounded, 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury, while 207 are from Overseas Operations. Lt Gen Ben Hodges criticized the administration's lack of transparency, stating, 'The administration seems to have a real hard time being honest about what is going on - not just about casualties, but about the whole war in general.'”
