U.S. commander says Iran school strike may be only civilian casualty incident
A top U.S. commander has said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident in the war, pushing back against reports of wider civilian deaths.
Adm.
Brad Cooper made the comment in relation to the ongoing strike campaign involving Iran.
The supplied material does not give further details on the location of the school, the timing of the strike, or any casualty figures.
The statement is significant because it directly addresses claims about civilian harm during the conflict.
It also suggests that, at least in the view of the commander, reported civilian deaths may be more limited than some accounts have indicated.
The issue matters now because civilian casualties can shape public debate, military assessments and diplomatic pressure during an active campaign.
Any confirmation that only one incident involved civilians would be a notable narrowing of the reported impact.
The available row does not say who carried out the strike, whether any investigation is under way, or whether Iranian officials have responded.
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