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How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing

How Trump has addressed the deadly Iran school bombing

Summary

President Donald Trump has given different statements about a bombing at an Iranian school that killed over 170 people. A report suggests the U.S. military was involved, but Trump claims not to know the details. The attack is part of the ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Iran.

Key Facts

  • A bombing at an Iranian school killed over 170 people, mostly children.
  • President Trump initially blamed Iran for the attack but later claimed he was unsure about the details.
  • A Department of Defense investigation found the U.S. military might be responsible.
  • Trump mentioned that Iran also has Tomahawk missiles, a claim experts dispute.
  • The U.S. has sold Tomahawk missiles to allies, but not to Iran due to sanctions.
  • Republican Senator John Kennedy stated the U.S. was behind the strike but called it a mistake.
  • The Senate Democrats requested more information from the Secretary of Defense on the incident.
  • The U.S. military confirmed using Tomahawk missiles in strikes against Iran.

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