Sean Parnell attributes Pentagon website discrepancies to data disruptions after the administration removed four service member deaths from the Iran war tally.

Sean Parnell, the chief Pentagon spokesperson, clarified that the Defense Casualty Analysis System website experienced "temporary data disruptions" after the total death toll for the war with Iran dropped from 18 to 14. The discrepancy occurred after the administration removed four service members killed in Jordan and Iraq who died following the April ceasefire. While the New York Times suggested the removals were a strategic choice, the administration announced that the changes were technical anomalies currently being resolved. Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the move, demanding that the name of Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad be restored to the official list. President Trump confirmed the higher figure of 18 deaths during a press appearance, noting that while "one is too many," the count remains low compared to the Vietnam War. Meanwhile, Democratic senators have requested a full accounting of casualties to ensure transparency. The Pentagon also noted that nearly 100 service members have been injured since July 7, with the vast majority returning to duty after minor concussions.

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