Fact-check · Sep 30, 2026 · Donald Trump
“We lost 18 people.”
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What the record shows
Pentagon's Defense Casualty Analysis System listed 19 US deaths as of late September 2026; Washington Post reported at least 22 based on Pentagon officials' internal data.
Sources
- List of people executed in the United States in 2026
- Trump administration covered up deaths of US troops in war against Iran - World Socialist Web Site
- 2026 in Hawaii
- 2026 attack on the United States consulate in Karachi
- List of terrorist incidents in 2026
- List of U.S. service members killed during the 2026 Iran war
From: President Trump Makes an Announcement with the Secretary of Commerce
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