Trump blames Iran for deadly girls’ school strike, denies US role

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President Trump said Iran carried out the Feb. 28 strike that killed more than 165 people at a girls’ elementary school in southern Iran, denying U.S. involvement and diverging from earlier White House statements. Defense Secretary Hegseth echoed a cautious posture while labeling Iran as the attacker; satellite and military assessments have suggested U.S. airstrikes near the target, fueling debate over responsibility. Iranian leaders condemned the strike and pressed for international scrutiny as investigations continue.

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