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Airstrike on Iranian School Kills 165, Sparks Outrage

3/11/2026

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The airstrike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, killed 165 children, drawing scrutiny of U.S. involvement.
During a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) interview, Pete Hegseth said, "We’re still investigating," and did not confirm U.S. involvement.
Critics accused Hegseth of dodging accountability.
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the attack.
Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the incident as a potential war crime.

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Story summary

The airstrike on a girls' school in Minab, Iran, killed 165 children, drawing scrutiny of U.S. involvement.
During a Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) interview, Pete Hegseth said, "We’re still investigating," and did not confirm U.S. involvement.
Critics accused Hegseth of dodging accountability.
President Donald Trump blamed Iran for the attack.
Human Rights Watch called for an investigation into the incident as a potential war crime.