US War Casualties in Iran Underreported

Serious questions are being raised about the true scale of US military casualties in the ongoing Iran war. 

A report by The Intercept, an American non-profit news organization, claim that the number of American troops killed or injured could be far higher than officially disclosed. While US Central Command (CENTCOM) have acknowledged over 300 killed and wounded personnel, independent estimates suggest the figure could be closer to 750. 

An anonymous defence official, according to Wion news channel, has even alleged a “cover-up”, accusing the military of releasing outdated or incomplete casualty data. 

Malaysian women's doubles Pearly Tan-Thinaah Muralitharan shook off a slow start to advance to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday. 

The world No. 2 overcame an early wobble against Hong Kong's world No. 50 Fan Ka Yan-Yau Mau Ying, eventually finding their rhythm to secure a 21-14, 21-11 victory. 

The result ended a three-year winless run at the continental tournament for the Malaysians, who faced difficult opening draws in recent editions.

Meanwhile, at the El Gouna International Squash Open 2026 yesterday, in a contest which was ultimately separated by fine margins, it was eight-time world champion Nour ElSherbini of Egypt who came on strong in the latter stages of all three games to claim the 12-10, 11-8, 11-9 victory over Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam after 34 minutes of play.