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Sen. Kennedy Apologizes for U.S. Missile Strike Mistake

3/12/2026

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) apologized for the United States missile strike on the Iranian girls' school.
He said the United States likely bears responsibility for the attack.
His remark contradicted United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran may have been involved.
Kennedy called the strike a "terrible mistake" but unintentional.
Kennedy predicted a swift end to the war without United States ground troops.

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) apologized for the United States missile strike on the Iranian girls' school.
He said the United States likely bears responsibility for the attack.
His remark contradicted United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran may have been involved.
Kennedy called the strike a "terrible mistake" but unintentional.
Kennedy predicted a swift end to the war without United States ground troops.