Democrats Press Pentagon on Iran Civilian Deaths

New York Times Sunday 11 October 2026, 14:36 UTC By Julian E. Barnes 1 min read

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A new letter from 74 lawmakers suggests that civilian casualties will become a focus of investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.

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