Washington. The military conflict against Iran seems to be costly for America. According to the latest figures from the Pentagon, since the beginning of the war 757 American soldiers injured have happened, while 18 soldiers died Has happened. The US Defense Department on Wednesday added the names of more than 50 injured soldiers to its Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS).
According to CNN report, 18 US soldiers lost their lives and 757 were injured since the military operation against Iran began on February 28.. These figures have come out at a time when ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war between America and Iran have not reached any result.
Pentagon added more than 50 new cases
The Pentagon added more than 50 injured soldiers to DCAS on Wednesday. The figures also include records related to 'Overseas Operations' and 'Operation Epic Fury'. The Defense Department last month created a new category called 'Overseas Operations', in which American soldiers killed or injured after July 7 Records are being maintained.
However, the Pentagon has not given detailed information regarding this category. The department has also not clarified which conflict all the casualties recorded in it are related to. This date matches the information given to Congress by the Trump administration, which mentioned the beginning of a new military conflict with Iran.
Questions were raised earlier also regarding casualty figures.
The Pentagon has already faced criticism for delays in reporting US military casualties during the conflict with Iran. The Defense Department's database was briefly removed last month amid continued Iranian attacks. Information about four deaths and many injured soldiers missing It was done.
The Pentagon later restored these records and attributed it to a temporary data disruption. Officials have also cited security concerns as the reason behind the delay in making public information related to soldier casualties.
Hormuz becomes a big center of tension
With military confrontation between America and Iran Hormuz area Also remains a major center of tension. On the other hand, there is a deadlock between the two countries regarding talks to end the war.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that despite the stalling of talks with Iran, the situation is good according to him. At the same time, his administration has increased economic pressure on Tehran and warned of tough sanctions on those countries that provide financial or business assistance to Iran.
Trump's warning of economic action
Trump warned through a social media post that countries that provide any kind of economic assistance or 'lifeline' to Iran through their financial institutions, businesses, airports or government agencies may have to face serious economic consequences. he it Economic 'D-Day' While agreeing to the agreement, he appealed to American allies to help isolate Iran.
Iran has rejected Trump's warning and called it hollow. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi claimed that increasing economic pressure on Tehran would only harm America. He also accused Trump of diverting attention from America's own economic challenges, such as rising debt, inflation and interest costs, through the Iran campaign.