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Crow: Iran School Bombing Largest US Tragedy, Demands Probe

6/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Jason Crow warned Iran school bombing could be largest civilian casualty incident in U.S. history and called for an accountability probe.
He testified no troop withdrawals from Europe are approved and the bombing investigation remains ongoing.
He said the administration threatened to cut U.S. NATO dues unless Europe raises defense spending.
He warned acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte lacks experience and urged a FISA extension with safeguards.

History

Historical Context

In November 1979, Iranian students seized the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, holding 52 American diplomats for 444 days. President Jimmy Carter’s negotiations, mediated by Algeria, produced the January 1981 Algiers Accords that secured the hostages’ release. The episode still frames Rep. Jason Crow’s warnings that renewed Iran-U.S antagonism could again pressure U.S. defense spending.

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Story summary

Rep. Jason Crow warned Iran school bombing could be largest civilian casualty incident in U.S. history and called for an accountability probe.
He testified no troop withdrawals from Europe are approved and the bombing investigation remains ongoing.
He said the administration threatened to cut U.S. NATO dues unless Europe raises defense spending.
He warned acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte lacks experience and urged a FISA extension with safeguards.

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