Pentagon Accused of Disrespecting War Dead as Trump Threatens to Resume Iran War The latest move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war has sparked outrage among US military veterans, who see it as a blatant attempt to downplay the true extent of American losses.
The controversy centers on the introduction of a new casualty category labeled "Overseas Operations," which splits the count from the beginning of the US Israel war on Iran into two separate campaigns.
The Trump administration justifies this move by claiming it complies with the War Powers Act of 1973, which requires the president to end military operations within 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension.