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United States lawmakers are escalating pressure on the Trump administration to disclose findings of a Pentagon investigation into a devastating strike that killed over 175 children and teachers in Iran. The February 28 strike, targeting a girls’ school in Minab, remains shrouded in controversy, with officials divided on responsibility and accuracy of the intelligence behind the attack.
A group of Democratic senators, led by Kirsten Gillibrand, have given the administration a one-week deadline to release the results of the probe, as reported by Reuters on Thursday. The senators have consistently sought transparency on the matter, amid concerns that the strike could have been avoidable had the intelligence been more up-to-date.
According to previous reports, a preliminary U.S. military investigation found that American forces were indeed responsible for the attack. The probe, which began shortly after the strike, suggested that outdated intelligence was used by officials in identifying the target as legitimate military assets, when in reality they were a civilian school.
The Pentagon has maintained that the investigation remains ongoing and that officials have no updates to provide on the matter at this time. However, the lack of progress has raised more questions about whether sufficient efforts are being made to uncover the truth behind the strike and the use of intelligence.
President Trump, known for his skepticism regarding U.S. involvement in the strike, has continued to dispute the role of American forces. While Trump’s stance on the matter has not changed, his administration’s failure to provide a clear explanation for the strike and its aftermath has created growing unease among lawmakers.
“The Pentagon’s inaction is a sign of a larger problem – the administration’s disregard for transparency and accountability,” said Senator Gillibrand in a statement released earlier this week. She argued that releasing the findings of the investigation is essential to ensuring that steps are taken to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.
As the administration faces increasing pressure to disclose the results of the probe, it remains to be seen whether officials will comply with the deadline set by the Democratic senators. With tensions running high and public scrutiny escalating, the government’s handling of this sensitive matter has become an increasingly critical issue, particularly in light of the devastating consequences of the Minab strike.