US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized after falsely claiming no Americans died in the Iran war, acknowledging 18 service members were killed and expressing sorrow to their families, explaining he confused the incident with a Venezuelan military operation where no deaths occurred.
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick made an incorrect statement during a CNBC interview claiming no Americans died in the Iran war, later acknowledging 18 service members were killed and attributing the error to confusion with a Venezuelan military operation.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized for stating no Americans died in the Iran war. He acknowledged eighteen service members were killed and expressed sorrow to their families. Lutnick explained he was thinking about a Venezuelan military operation where no service members died. He made the mistaken comments during a CNBC interview on Wednesday. President Trump defended Lutnick, noting the Venezuela confusion and the Iran casualties.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Lutnick will issue a formal apology or correction through official channels
Very likely · Within days
The incident will be referenced in discussions about government accountability and accuracy in casualty reporting
Likely · Within weeks
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