The website of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), which monitors military operation losses, deleted the names of 4 soldiers recently killed in clashes related to Iran, resulting in a decrease in the total death toll.

Military casualty and injury data undergo thorough verification and review processes before being finalized in the Pentagon's official records.

The Defense Casualty Analysis System (DCAS) stated that the total count reached 14 soldiers, down from the figure of 18 soldiers announced on the military website on Wednesday.

The remains of the four soldiers were transferred to Dover Air Force Base in an official and dignified transfer ceremony on Wednesday; they represent the latest casualties in the war.

Three of the soldiers were recently killed in Iranian strikes on Jordan, while the fourth was killed in a controlled explosion of an Iranian drone in Iraq.

In this context, a Pentagon spokesperson said on platform X (formerly Twitter): 'The Department of Defense is aware of a temporary data discrepancy on the Defense Casualty Analysis System website, and these technical issues on the site are currently being addressed in coordination with the military services,' adding, 'We are committed to ensuring the utmost accuracy in reporting all casualty cases.'

The data in the system, which CNN reviewed, show a noticeable delay in updates; a Pentagon official previously stated that 'documenting injuries in military systems may take several days or even weeks' due to medical evaluation and review requirements.

However, the official confirmed to CNN that the system's database 'undergoes regular updates.'

These developments come at a time when US forces are facing increasing security challenges in the region. Documenting military losses requires complex administrative and medical procedures that may extend for days or weeks. Transparency and data accuracy remain sensitive issues closely monitored by the public and official circles. Observers will continue to await upcoming updates to the Pentagon system to ensure the stability of official figures.