# Number of US servicemen killed in war with Iran higher than official figures — WP

https://mins.news/en/item/64854

- TASS, 2026-09-18 20:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2189973

> The Washington Post, citing sources, reported that at least 22 US servicemen were killed in the conflict with Iran, rather than the 18 listed in official figures. Pentagon officials are reportedly dissatisfied that the higher number is absent from US Defense Department documents.

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