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Iran

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ITV News interviews Iranian mothers grieving Minab school strike victims

Jul 16, 2026

The segment reports on the aftermath of a missile strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran, on the first day of the 2026 Iran war. Mothers describe searching rubble for children killed alongside classmates and teachers, with death toll estimates around 156 including over 120 students. Families traveled to Tehran for related funerals and plead for justice, holding photos of victims. ITV News correspondent Emma Murphy reports from Iran, featuring direct interviews with grieving mothers and mentions of memorials across the country. Sourcing relies on named family members, witness accounts, and on-the-ground footage; no US or military officials appear.

▶ Source: ITV News

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Al Jazeera debate examines US strikes on Iranian civilian sites

Jul 2, 2026

The segment features host Mehdi Hasan questioning former Pentagon official David Des Roches about US missile strikes during the opening days of the 2026 Iran war. It focuses on a February 28 strike on a primary school in Minab killing over 150 civilians, mostly children, and a separate sports hall strike in Lamerd that killed 21, including volleyball players. The discussion references a preliminary US internal investigation, New York Times reporting on untested missiles, and satellite imagery. Des Roches defends against massacre claims by emphasizing lack of proven intent and possible military use of nearby sites. The episode runs as part of Al Jazeera English's Head to Head series with no additional on-screen experts.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

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Trump Defends Handling of Iranian School Strike Investigation

Jun 17, 2026

The USA Today segment features a clip of President Trump responding to a question about accountability for a school strike in Iran that killed over 100 children on the war's first day. Trump states the incident is under investigation, asserts no one acted intentionally, calls it a mistake in a nasty war, and redirects attention to Iranian-inflicted casualties while naming Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The broadcast draws from press conference footage with Trump speaking aboard Air Force One or similar setting. It references an ongoing military probe without additional expert commentary or graphics in the provided clip.

▶ Source: USA TODAY