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The Times of India
The Times of India
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TOI World Desk

US strike likely hit Iran school due to outdated intel: Report

The US military likely relied on outdated intelligence about a nearby naval base when it accidentally struck Iranian elementary school, CNN reported citing two sources briefed on preliminary findings of an ongoing investigation. The attack on February 28 killed at least 168 children and 14 teachers, according to Iranian state media.

United States Central Command generated the strike’s target coordinates using outdated intelligence supplied by the Defense Intelligence Agency, a factor that contributed to the error, the report said.

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