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- A Washington Post report claims that at least 22 US service members have died since the US-Iran conflict began, based on accounts from six defense officials.
- Pentagon's public casualty records had listed only 18 US military deaths as of Friday, including combat and non-combat situations.
- One official cited in the report said 23 American troops died between February 28 and now, and three contractor deaths were reported separately.
- The report states that details about the additional deaths, including identities, dates, locations and circumstances, have not been made public.
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected the report on social media, calling allegations that the Pentagon hid death figures 'completely false'.
What to watch next
- Whether the Pentagon updates or explains its public casualty figures in response to the report
- Any further disclosures about the identity and circumstances of the additional deaths cited by officials
- Whether other officials or media corroborate or challenge the Washington Post's claims
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