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U.S. Airstrike on Iranian School Sparks Outrage and Debate

3/7/2026

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The U.S. military's airstrike on an Iranian school in the Middle East sparked controversy.
Critics say Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed traditional rules of engagement and urged a more aggressive stance, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The administration's justification for military actions, including the assassination of Iranian leaders, raises concerns about international law.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged a coherent diplomatic response amid the chaos.

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The U.S. military's airstrike on an Iranian school in the Middle East sparked controversy.
Critics say Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismissed traditional rules of engagement and urged a more aggressive stance, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The administration's justification for military actions, including the assassination of Iranian leaders, raises concerns about international law.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has urged a coherent diplomatic response amid the chaos.