The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has updated its database regarding military casualties amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the latest data from the Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) indicates that 18 US military personnel have died and 757 have sustained injuries of varying severity since the events began on February 28. The latest update includes more than 50 newly reported injuries.
Last month, the Pentagon established a new category titled "Overseas Operations" to track casualties more accurately. This development coincides with the timeframe in which the US administration notified Congress of a new phase in the confrontation with Iran. Pentagon officials previously stated that four deaths and dozens of injuries had been omitted from the system due to technical malfunctions, noting that the data is currently being restored.
US President Donald Trump has stated that the process is progressing "very well," despite the stalemate in negotiations regarding Iran and continued tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. It is worth noting that previous discrepancies in the Pentagon's casualty database have drawn significant public criticism.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global chokepoint for oil transit, and heightened military activity in the region has been a focal point of international concern, prompting increased surveillance and reporting by defense agencies.
