Pentagon lowers official Iran war death toll, drops four recent deaths

The Pentagon this week revised its official death toll from the war against Iran down to 14 from 18, removing four service members who were killed earlier in July. Defense officials did not immediately explain the change in the count.

The revision has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers and families of service members, who are demanding clarity on how the toll was recalculated and why the four names were removed. Some members of Congress have called for an independent review of the Pentagon's casualty reporting process.

The dispute comes as Congress separately debates war powers resolutions urging the administration to wind down U.S. involvement in the conflict. Officials have not said whether the death toll will be revised again as the military continues operations in the region.