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Senate Demands Accountability for Deadly Missile Strike

3/14/2026

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All Senate Democrats signed a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, except Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), demanding accountability for the February 28 missile strike on an Iranian school that killed around 175 people.
It demands an investigation into military actions causing civilian harm and cites outdated intelligence.
Senators criticized Hegseth's remarks about Operation Epic Fury for implying no engagement rules.
The signatories asked for responses by March 18, 2026.

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All Senate Democrats signed a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, except Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), demanding accountability for the February 28 missile strike on an Iranian school that killed around 175 people.
It demands an investigation into military actions causing civilian harm and cites outdated intelligence.
Senators criticized Hegseth's remarks about Operation Epic Fury for implying no engagement rules.
The signatories asked for responses by March 18, 2026.