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Senate Democrats Demand Probe into Deadly Iran Airstrikes

3/14/2026

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Senate Democrats Demand Investigation

Nearly all Senate Democrats urge Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to investigate airstrikes on a girls' school in Iran that killed children, with 46 senators demanding answers by March 18 on U.S. involvement.
Senator John Fetterman supported an investigation but did not sign the letter.
Senate Republicans, backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy, blocked a resolution to halt air war and lawmakers expect a $50 billion White House funding request.

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Hegseth Intensifies Airstrikes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced U.S. air campaign in Iran would intensify, asserting "no quarter, no mercy."
Rights groups and Senator Jeff Merkley criticized Hegseth's engagement rules after a deadly strike on a girls' school.
Reports indicate the U.S. and Israel launched unprecedented attacks, dropping $5.6 billion in munitions in two days.
The conflict has killed at least 84 people, including the sinking of the IRIS Dena.

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Senate Democrats Demand Investigation

Nearly all Senate Democrats urge Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to investigate airstrikes on a girls' school in Iran that killed children, with 46 senators demanding answers by March 18 on U.S. involvement.
Senator John Fetterman supported an investigation but did not sign the letter.
Senate Republicans, backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s strategy, blocked a resolution to halt air war and lawmakers expect a $50 billion White House funding request.

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