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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Michael Toledo

Trump Administration Faces Cover‑Up Claims of Hiding True Number of US Injuries From Iran Strikes

Under Trump, US operations in the Gulf surged amid rising Iranian attacks and growing regional instability, prompting international concern. (Credit: PHOTO: The White House/YouTube)

Allegations of a cover-up have emerged as the Trump administration reports six US service members killed and 18 seriously wounded in recent Iranian attacks, but independent observers and eyewitnesses claim the true number of injured could be significantly higher.

Critics say the official figures released by U.S. Central Command may not reflect the full extent of injuries suffered by American personnel during the strikes on bases in Kuwait and other Gulf locations.

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