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Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
Five former US officials have criticized the Pentagon for its silence regarding a deadly missile strike on an Iranian school in Minab on February 28, which killed 168 people, including around 110 children. They described the lack of acknowledgment of potential American involvement as highly unusual, noting that the Pentagon has only stated that the incident is under investigation. This silence has raised concerns about transparency and accountability in military operations.
The strike's aftermath has raised significant concerns about accountability and transparency regarding US military actions, particularly given the high civilian casualties involved, as reported by BBC News.
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Weeks of silence over Iran school strike highly unusual, former US officials say
Five former US officials, including a former top military lawyer, have criticised the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. Some of those officials said it was highly unusual not to release even basic details of the strike after such a.
Hegseth will be grilled by Congress for the first time since the Iran war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from members of Congress for the first time since the Iran war began WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran , which Democrats have.
Hegseth to face lawmakers for first time since Iran war started
Hegseth will likely face question about the war and military stockpiles. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill Wednesday for what is formally billed as a routine hearing on the Pentagon’s budget request. But the appearance -- the first before Congress for Hegseth since the war in Iran began in February.