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U.S. Launches Inquiry into Accidental School Strike in Iran

3/14/2026

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 13 that the military has initiated a command investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran.
The inquiry follows reports that U.S. forces may have been responsible for the incident.
An officer from outside U.S. Central Command will lead the investigation.
Sources indicated the strike may have been accidental and targeted a facility linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 13 that the military has initiated a command investigation into a strike on an elementary school in Iran.
The inquiry follows reports that U.S. forces may have been responsible for the incident.
An officer from outside U.S. Central Command will lead the investigation.
Sources indicated the strike may have been accidental and targeted a facility linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.