List of Americans Killed in Iran War After Lutnick 'Misspoke' on Deaths
Summary
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized for incorrectly saying no Americans had died in the war in Iran and said he confused it with Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed that 18 U.S. military members have died in the conflict, and more than 750 were wounded.Key Facts
- Howard Lutnick mistakenly said no Americans were killed in the Iran war during a CNBC interview.
- Lutnick apologized and clarified he was thinking of a Venezuelan military operation where no deaths occurred.
- President Trump corrected Lutnick, stating 18 U.S. military members have died in the Iran conflict.
- The Iran war began on February 28, and over 750 U.S. service members have been wounded.
- Some of the fallen soldiers include Private Isabella Gonzales and First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan, who died in attacks on July 17 and 18.
- Several other soldiers died in unmanned aircraft attacks and a KC-135 crash in Iraq and Kuwait.
- Lutnick expressed sympathy for the families of the soldiers who died and appreciation for the military.
- President Trump made his correction publicly on Truth Social before Lutnick’s apology.
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