The attack took place on the first day of the war, and officials are delaying the disclosure to avoid publishing the results during the current political cycle. The investigation identifies flawed intelligence and imagery as key factors that led to the high number of civilian casualties in the Minab region.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Pentagon Withholds Report on Iran Strike That Killed 123 Children
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A U.S. military attack on a school in southern Iran was caused by outdated imagery and an overreliance on AI, according to a nearly completed Pentagon investigation. Top officials and advisers to Pete Hegseth intend to keep the findings private until after the U.S. midterm elections, even though the report has been ready for months. The airstrike on Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab killed more than 150 people, including at least 123 children.
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