First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war
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The Pentagon reclassified casualties from the Iran war as 'Overseas Operations' instead of war-related, drawing criticism from veterans who see it as disrespectful. The change splits the conflict into two campaigns, based on the Trump administration's interpretation of the War Powers Act. The move is seen as an attempt to minimize casualty figures, and Trump has threatened to resume the war.
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Pentagon reclassified Iran war casualties as 'Overseas Operations' starting July 7.
The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the president to end military operations within 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension, which it has not.
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The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the president to end military operations within 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension, which it has not.
The Guardian- Pentagon reclassified Iran war casualties as 'Overseas Operations' starting July 7.
- Critics, including retired Rear Admiral Michael E. Smith, view this as an attempt to minimize casualty figures.
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The War Powers Act of 1973 requires the president to end military operations within 60 days unless Congress authorizes an extension, which it has not.
The GuardianThe Trump administration argued that the April ceasefire with Iran paused the clock on May 1 for the conflict’s initial period.
The GuardianThe separate casualty count beginning on July 7 follows that interpretation.
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