A US strike that hit a school in Iran has sat for months without a standard review of intelligence, according to sources familiar with the matter. The strike, which occurred in Minab, Iran, was initially reviewed in two stages, but a third, more thorough review was not ordered.

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The investigation into the strike has been delayed, with some sources suggesting that senior US military commanders bypassed warnings in critical databases that intelligence about potential targets in Iran was severely out of date. The lack of a full review of the intelligence is unprecedented for a noteworthy strike, the sources said.

The Pentagon has announced an independent investigation into the strike, but the findings have not been released. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have expressed outrage over the delay, with some demanding that the Pentagon turn over all relevant materials.

The US military would have likely benefitted from a more thorough analysis of the strike, particularly given the apparent missteps that led to the use of outdated intelligence. The incident has raised questions about the military’s targeting database and the need for more effective communication between different branches of the military.

Original reporting: KRDO (Colorado Springs metro) — read the source article.