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Iran School Strike: US Tomahawk Killed Children in Military Error-Report

Iran School Strike: US Tomahawk Killed Children in Military Error-Report

Summary

An investigation by the U.S. military found that a Tomahawk missile from the United States mistakenly hit a school in Iran, killing children. The strike happened because of a targeting mistake during attacks on a nearby military base, using old intelligence data.

Key Facts

  • A U.S. military investigation found the U.S. responsible for a missile strike on an Iranian school.
  • The incident happened on February 28 in the town of Minab at the Shajarah Tayyebeh school.
  • The missile strike was intended for a nearby Iranian military base.
  • The error occurred due to outdated intelligence data.
  • The current findings are preliminary; the investigation is ongoing.
  • The missile hit resulted in the deaths of children at the school.

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