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U.S. Missile Hits Iranian School, 175 Dead, Trump Denies

3/20/2026

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A newly released video shows a U.S. missile striking an Iranian elementary school, killing 175 people, including many children.
The New York Times-verified video depicts a Tomahawk cruise missile hitting a naval base near the school in Minab on February 28.
U.S. President Donald Trump denied U.S. involvement, attributing the incident to Iran's inaccurate munitions.

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A newly released video shows a U.S. missile striking an Iranian elementary school, killing 175 people, including many children.
The New York Times-verified video depicts a Tomahawk cruise missile hitting a naval base near the school in Minab on February 28.
U.S. President Donald Trump denied U.S. involvement, attributing the incident to Iran's inaccurate munitions.