US commerce secretary erroneously said no Americans have died in Iran war, Trump claims | The Guardian
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Article written by Joseph Gedeon
President Trump claimed that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mistakenly said no Americans had died in the Iran war, attributing his error to thinking about a previous operation in Venezuela. The statement caused a backlash as it conflicted with the Pentagon's report of 18 American deaths and comes amidst increasing civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict.
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This is a news article that maintains an informative tone while providing details on the conflicting statements regarding US casualties in the Iran war. Some sections could be more concise for clarity, and while the information is generally balanced, it could benefit from further sourcing on some claims.
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