The Pentagon updated the American service member death toll from the U.S. military’s operations against Iran to 21 on October 10, 2026. This update was made late Friday and reflects the addition of two noncombat deaths to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS). The deceased include Maj. Sorffly Davius and an unidentified Navy sailor, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.
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Pentagon updates death toll of U.S. troops in Iran operations to 21
The Pentagon has revised the death toll of American service members involved in operations against Iran to 21. This update includes two noncombat deaths, one of which is Maj. Sorffly Davius.
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