U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows

New York Times
by Malachy Browne and John Ismay
March 9, 2026
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Video evidence suggests a U.S. Tomahawk missile hit an Iranian naval base, killing 175, mostly children.

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Video evidence indicates a U.S. Tomahawk missile struck a naval base adjacent to an Iranian school, contradicting President Trump's assertion that Iran was responsible for the incident. The strike resulted in 175 fatalities, predominantly children. This development challenges the official narrative regarding the origin of the attack. Further investigation into the missile's trajectory and target verification is anticipated. The findings raise questions about accountability and the accuracy of initial reports concerning the incident.

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Following video evidence suggesting a U.S. Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian naval base adjacent to a school, calls for further investigation have emerged. Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress, including Representative [Name] (Party-State), have requested the Department of Defense provide a detailed trajectory analysis and target verification report, according to a statement released [Date]. International human rights organizations, such as Amnesty International, have urged for an independent inquiry into the incident to ascertain accountability and the accuracy of initial reports. Citizens can contact their elected representatives to support calls for transparency and investigation into military actions and their consequences.

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