Pentagon Relabels Iran War Casualties, Restarting the President's War Clock

On July 7, 2026—one day after the Iran ceasefire collapsed—the Pentagon created a new casualty label called "Overseas Operations." The Trump administration says this fighting is separate from the earlier campaign, restarting a 60-day clock that limits how long a president can wage war without Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) called it an "absurd ruse," noting 90 days without Congress's approval.