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

BBC News
March 12, 2026
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Democrats are questioning the US Secretary of Defense about potential US involvement in a strike on an Iranian school.

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Democrats have formally questioned the US Secretary of Defense regarding potential US involvement in a strike on an Iranian school. The Secretary of Defense stated that the issue is currently under investigation. The article does not provide information about who specifically conducted the strike, what specific data or systems were affected, or documented consequences beyond the ongoing investigation.

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