‘13 dead or 600+?’: Trump faces Iran’s explosive casualty claim as Op. Epic Fury numbers spark doubt

A fierce war of narratives is unfolding alongside the battlefield. U.S. President Donald Trump says 13 American soldiers have been killed in Operation Epic Fury, honoring them as the official casualties of the conflict so far. But Iran is pushing back with dramatically different claims.
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