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UN mission finds evidence signaling U.S. war crimes in Iran; Washington rejects report

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

The UN mission pointed out the missile strike on a primary school that killed over 150 people, as well as another airstrike which killed 22 civilians.

Key facts

  • The UN mission pointed out the missile strike on a primary school that killed over 150 people, as well as another airstrike which killed 22 civilians.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:09:22 UTC.

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