World & Security — Archive
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Pentagon Probe Points to U.S. Missile Hitting Iranian School
A preliminary assessment determines the U.S. was at fault in a strike that killed at least 165 civilians, many of them children, prompting an investigation into one of the military's most deadly civilian incidents in decades.
Senate Democrats Press for Investigation Into Moves to Ease Russia Oil Sanctions
Democratic senators request congressional hearing with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by month's end to examine policy shift.
Preliminary Inquiry Says U.S. Struck School in Iran That Killed Dozens
Feb. 28 Tomahawk strike on Shajarah Tayyebeb elementary school attributed to targeting mistakes by U.S. Central Command and Defense Intelligence Agency.
43,000 Americans Have Returned From Middle East Since Start of Iran War: State Department
The State Department has completed over three dozen charter flights as U.S.-Israeli operations against Iran approach two weeks, with evacuee demand now outpacing supply.
U.S. Launches Most Intense Day of Strikes on Iran as Nuclear Facilities Targeted
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says campaign has destroyed most of Iran's nuclear fuel production capacity, while Democrats raise concerns about potential ground troop deployment.
Australia Grants Asylum to 2 More Members of Iranian Women's Soccer Team
The latest grants bring the total to seven members of the team who have sought humanitarian protection in Australia amid ongoing conflict in Iran.
Banks Evacuate, Close Offices in Qatar and Dubai After Iran Threatens Attacks on Financial Institutions
HSBC shut all Qatar branches while Citigroup, Standard Chartered and Goldman Sachs told Dubai staff to work from home as regional tensions escalate.
Britain Ejects Hereditary Nobles From Parliament After 700 Years
The House of Lords voted to end centuries-old tradition, removing dozens of dukes, earls and viscounts who inherited their seats.
FBI Warns Iran 'Aspired' to Strike California Coast With Drones
Joint Terrorism Task Force issued late-February warning to California police departments about potential UAV attack from unidentified vessel, though threat deemed not credible.
Trump Says Iran War Will End Soon as Americans Remain Divided Over Conflict
The US and Israel launched attacks on Iran 10 days ago, with the president forecasting a rapid conclusion while public opinion remains split.