The U.S. Department of Defense has updated its database to classify four service members as deceased in 'Overseas Operations' related to the Iran conflict. This reclassification has drawn criticism from U.S. military veterans, who view it as disrespectful to the families of the deceased. Retired U.S. Rear Admiral Michael E. Smith, founder of National Security Leaders for America, stated, 'To claim that they weren’t killed as a result of the war – oh, it was just overseas operations – is just ludicrous.'
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Pentagon updates database of Iran war casualties, prompting criticism from veterans
The U.S. Department of Defense has reclassified four service members as casualties of 'Overseas Operations' in the Iran conflict, leading to backlash from veterans. Critics, including retired Rear Admiral Michael E. Smith, argue that this change disrespects the families of those who died.
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Trump administration’s revision of Iran war casualties ‘huge disrespect’, say veterans
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Pentagon updates database of Iran war casualties, prompting criticism from veterans