Democrats Demand Answers on U.S. School Strike in Iran

0:00Here's more world news for March 11. Dozens of Democratic senators are demanding answers from the Trump administration over growing evidence that the U.S. likely struck an elementary school in Iran. The February 28th attack killed more than 165 people, mostly children, near an Iranian revolutionary guard base. If confirmed, it would rank among the deadliest civilian incidents from U.S. military actions in recent decades. Satellite images and new video footage show signs of a U.S. made Tomahawk missile hitting the area. The strike happened on a Saturday morning when the school was full of kids starting their week. Reports from the New York Times and others points to American responsibility based on early findings. Lawmakers blame budget and staff cuts at key spots like U.S. Central Command and the civilian protection center for weakening safeguards against civilian deaths. President Trump first pointed fingers at Iran, then said he would follow the Pentagon's probe. Even some Republicans are calling for a thorough review to fix any errors.

1:04The civilian protection center started in 2022 to cut down on harm from strikes, with plans for tools like updated no-strike lists for schools and hospitals. But under the current setup, its team shrank, budget stride up, and key projects stalled. An official investigation continues, raising questions about targeting rules and resources. Senators warned that losing strong civilian protections could lead to more tragedies in ongoing conflicts. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Some chase peace. I'll put my head in it. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILO.com.