What Happened
US Military Considers Restoring Civilian Harm Protections
The Pentagon is considering restoring roles dedicated to preventing civilian casualties in war, following a devastating air strike on a school in Iran that killed almost 170 people, mostly children. The potential reversal comes after a Pentagon inspector-general report found that deep cuts in civilian-harm protections may have violated laws designed to safeguard noncombatants. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s comments and service history suggest he may resist the change, but the move could mark a significant shift in the US military’s approach to minimizing harm to civilians. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.