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U.S. Denies Involvement in Deadly Iran Airstrike

3/5/2026

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  • Karoline Leavitt, White House Press Secretary, denied U.S. involvement in the Minab airstrike on a girls' school in Iran, reportedly killing 175 people, while the Pentagon investigates.
  • She emphasized U.S. forces do not target civilians and defended President Donald Trump’s decision to launch 'Operation Epic Fury,' citing an imminent Iranian threat.
  • Leavitt said media reports are "misreporting" and "intellectual dishonesty," noting conflicting narratives within the administration about the strike's justification.