The Pentagon did not publicly disclose that dozens of American service members were injured and several US military helicopters damaged during recent Iranian attacks in Jordan, according to The New York Times. Several anonymous US officials told the newspaper that the losses extended beyond the four wounded personnel initially announced after the deadly strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. One military official defended the secrecy, arguing that releasing detailed damage assessments could help Tehran identify which missiles penetrated American defences and refine future attacks. Another said CENTCOM was not required to announce every injury, especially when personnel were treated and quickly returned to duty. Three American service members have been officially confirmed dead during the renewed fighting. While Washington says restricting information protects its forces, the secrecy is also raising questions about whether the American public is receiving a complete account of the conflict’s military cost. Watch.