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First Thing: Pentagon accused of disrespecting war dead as Trump threatens to resume Iran war

Jul 28, 2026Center Left

Controversial move to classify Iran war as two separate campaigns criticised as attempt to minimise casualty figures. Plus, the man who started an animal shelter after a dog saved his lifeDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning. A controversial move by the Pentagon to reclassify casualties in the Iran war as being killed in…

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