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US Investigating Attack on Iranian Girls School, Hegseth Says

US Central Command has assigned investigators to look into an attack on a all-girls elementary school in Iran that killed about 180 people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesMar 13, 2026, 12:48 PM
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BloombergMar 13, 2026, 12:48 PM

US Investigating Attack on Iranian Girls School, Hegseth Says

US Central Command has assigned investigators to look into an attack on a all-girls elementary school in Iran that killed about 180 people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

BBC NewsMar 12, 2026, 12:22 PM

Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school

Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questioned new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's ability to lead after nearly two weeks of US and Israeli attacks on Iran, saying he is "wounded and likely disfigured". Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

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