Last mentioned: Mar 12, 2026
Congressional Action
45+ Senators send a formal inquiry to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding intelligence failures and office cuts.
NYT Investigation
The New York Times reports preliminary findings that the U.S. was responsible for the strike.
Missile Strike
U.S. forces strike Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran during the conflict's opening hours.
A preliminary Pentagon investigation suggests that a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, killing over 165 people, was the result of outdated intelligence. The incident has triggered a political firestorm in Washington, with dozens of senators questioning the administration's commitment to civilian protection protocols.
A preliminary Pentagon investigation indicates that outdated intelligence led to a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian elementary school, resulting in over 165 civilian deaths. The tragedy has prompted 45 U.S. Senators to demand accountability, specifically targeting the administration's alleged dismantling of civilian protection offices.