U.S. Senators Demand Pentagon Release Findings on Iran School Strike
Over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, demanded the Pentagon release its investigation into a February 28 Tomahawk strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, that killed over 175 children and teachers. An initial probe indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible, citing outdated intelligence. The incident, occurring on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war, is the largest U.S. military civilian casualty event since 1991. Lawmakers seek an unclassified report and preventive measures.
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25 U.S. Senators Demand Pentagon Release Findings on Iran School Strike
Twenty-five Democratic U.S. senators, led by Elissa Slotkin and Kirsten Gillibrand, sent a letter on July 13, 2026, demanding the Pentagon release its investigation into the February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which occurred on the opening day of the 2026 U.S.-Israel-Iran war, killed an estimated 120 children and 175 total people, making it the deadliest civilian casualty incident for U.S. forces since 1991. Evidence from Amnesty International and independent experts points to a U.S.-manufactured Tomahawk cruise missile. The senators cite reports that an intelligence analyst flagged the site as a school in 2019, but the information was never entered into the targeting database, and later warnings were dismissed for 'expediency.' The senators gave Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper until July 20 to provide findings and a prevention plan.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Answers on Deadly Elementary School Strike in Iran as New War Begins
As the United States initiates a new military campaign against Iran, a group of 25 Senate Democrats has demanded transparency from the Pentagon regarding a February 28 Tomahawk cruise missile strike that hit an elementary school in Minab, Iran, reportedly killing over 100 children. The lawmakers, led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper, calling for the finalization of the investigation, release of an unclassified report, and a corrective action plan by July 20. The Pentagon and President Donald Trump have provided few and contradictory explanations, with Trump suggesting Iran or others could be responsible. Press reports from The New York Times, Semafor, and CNN indicate that U.S. officials found the U.S. responsible, with human error—specifically failure to recognize updated satellite imagery showing a fence separating the school from an IRGC base—as the likely cause. The Senate Armed Services Committee has threatened to freeze Hegseth's travel budget over the lack of disclosure.
Lawmakers Demand Answers on U.S. Strike That Killed Over 100 Iranian Schoolchildren
As the United States initiates a new military conflict against Iran, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding transparency regarding a February 28 Tomahawk cruise missile strike that destroyed an elementary school in Minab, Iran, reportedly killing more than 100 children. The Pentagon and President Donald Trump have provided few and contradictory explanations, with Trump suggesting Iran or other nations could be responsible. A letter signed by 25 Senate Democrats calls for the Defense Department to finalize its investigation, release an unclassified report to Congress, and submit a corrective action plan by July 20. The Senate Armed Services Committee has threatened to freeze Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's travel budget over the lack of disclosure. Press reports indicate the U.S. was responsible, with human error—specifically failure to recognize updated satellite imagery showing a fence separating the school from a military base—being the likely cause.
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Senate Democrats Demand Pentagon Release Findings on Iran School Strike Investigation
More than two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, are demanding that the Trump administration release the findings of a Pentagon investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Iran. The attack killed 175 people, most of them children. The senators have set a deadline of next week for the Defense Department to provide Congress with the probe's results, citing the need for transparency and accountability regarding the incident.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Probe of Iran School Strike
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, demanded on Monday that the Pentagon release the findings of its investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, which killed more than 175 children and teachers. The lawmakers argue there is no justification for withholding an unclassified accounting of the incident, which they note would be the U.S. military's largest civilian casualty incident since 1991. An initial internal U.S. military investigation, first reported by Reuters on March 5, indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. The school is adjacent to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps compound, and U.S. officials reportedly used out-of-date intelligence. President Trump has cast doubt on U.S. responsibility, while Iranian officials call the strike a war crime. The senators requested an unclassified report and a plan to prevent recurrence.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Investigation into Iran School Strike
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand and including Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jack Reed, demanded on Monday that the Pentagon release the findings of its investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which occurred on the opening day of the U.S.-Iran war, killed more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials. An initial internal U.S. military investigation indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible, making it the largest U.S. civilian casualty incident since 1991. The lawmakers requested an unclassified accounting of the incident, a briefing to Congress, and a plan to prevent recurrence. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. President Trump has publicly doubted U.S. responsibility, while Iranian officials have labeled the strike a war crime. The school was reportedly adjacent to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps compound, and U.S. targeting officials may have used outdated intelligence.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Probe of Iran School Strike
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand and including Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jack Reed, demanded on Monday that the Pentagon release the findings of its investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which occurred on the opening day of the U.S.-Iran war, killed more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials. Reuters previously reported that an initial internal U.S. military investigation indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible. The lawmakers' letter calls for an unclassified accounting of what happened, a briefing to Congress, and a plan to prevent recurrence. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. President Trump has publicly doubted U.S. responsibility, while Iranian officials have labeled the strike a war crime. The incident is noted as the largest U.S. military civilian casualty event since 1991.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Investigation into Iran School Strike
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, called on the Trump administration to disclose within a week the findings of a U.S. military investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which occurred on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war, killed more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials. Reuters previously reported that an initial internal investigation indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible. The lawmakers' letter, which includes Senator Jack Reed, demands an unclassified accounting of the incident, a briefing to Congress, and a plan to prevent future civilian casualties. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. President Trump has publicly doubted U.S. responsibility, while Iranian officials have labeled the strike a war crime. The school was reportedly adjacent to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps compound, and U.S. officials may have used outdated intelligence.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Iran School Strike Probe
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand and including Jack Reed, demanded on Monday that the Pentagon release the findings of its investigation into a February 28 strike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which killed more than 175 children and teachers, occurred on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war. An initial internal U.S. military investigation suggested U.S. forces were likely responsible, making it the largest civilian casualty incident for the U.S. military since 1991. The lawmakers requested an unclassified accounting of the incident, a briefing for Congress, and a plan to prevent future civilian harm. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. President Trump has publicly doubted U.S. responsibility, while Iranian officials have labeled the strike a war crime. The school was reportedly adjacent to an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps compound, and U.S. targeting may have relied on outdated intelligence.
U.S. Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Iran School Strike Investigation
A group of over two dozen Democratic U.S. senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand and including Senate Armed Services Committee ranking member Jack Reed, demanded on Monday that the Pentagon release the findings of its investigation into a February 28 airstrike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran. The strike, which occurred on the first day of the U.S.-Iran war, killed more than 175 children and teachers, according to Iranian officials. Reuters previously reported that an internal U.S. military investigation indicated U.S. forces were likely responsible. The lawmakers' letter calls for an unclassified accounting of the incident, a briefing to Congress, and a plan to prevent future civilian casualties. The Pentagon stated the investigation is ongoing. President Trump has publicly questioned whether the U.S. was responsible. The strike is noted as the largest U.S. military civilian casualty incident since 1991.