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Pentagon Blames Outdated Data for Fatal School Strike

3/14/2026

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A Pentagon investigation found outdated targeting data caused a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, killing over 175 people, mostly children.
The finding contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions Iran was responsible.
The strike occurred February 28, at the start of the U.S.-Iran war.
U.S. Cyber Command began operations to disrupt Iran’s capabilities before the airstrikes.
Concerns remain about Iran’s potential cyber retaliation as its conventional power diminishes.

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Story summary

A Pentagon investigation found outdated targeting data caused a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, killing over 175 people, mostly children.
The finding contradicts U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions Iran was responsible.
The strike occurred February 28, at the start of the U.S.-Iran war.
U.S. Cyber Command began operations to disrupt Iran’s capabilities before the airstrikes.
Concerns remain about Iran’s potential cyber retaliation as its conventional power diminishes.