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Trump continues pause on Iran strikes as Pentagon reveals higher casualty figures | First Thing

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The United States and Iran have entered a pause in hostilities, halting a streak of 13 consecutive days of tit-for-tat military strikes over the weekend. This de-escalation follows threats from President Trump to significantly intensify the conflict if Iranian actions continued. While the military engagement has temporarily ceased, the pause coincides with internal warnings from U.S. officials regarding the depletion of domestic munitions stockpiles.

The Pentagon has reported that 18 American troops have been killed and 624 wounded since the commencement of the conflict. Tracking these figures has become increasingly complex, as the Department of Defense has established a separate reporting category for casualties specifically related to the war with Iran. These developments remain a focal point as both nations navigate the current period of military inactivity.

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