# Pentagon delays Iran school strike report until after November midterms

> Pentagon plans to hold report on Iran school strike past November midterms.
- Title: Pentagon delays Iran school strike report until after…
- Summary: Pentagon plans to hold report on Iran school strike past November midterms. Pentagon officials delay releasing the Minab school strike report until after US…
- Keywords: pentagon, iran, minab school strike, us midterm elections, civilian casualties, defense secretary, senate armed services, congress, news, world, delays, school
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/united-states/pentagon-plans-to-hold-report-on-iran-school-strike-past-november-midterms
- Published: 2026-10-15T23:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pentagon, iran, minab school strike, us midterm elections, civilian casualties, defense secretary, senate armed services, congress, news, world
## Pentagon delays report
Pentagon officials plan to delay releasing the Minab school strike report until after the US midterm elections at the earliest.
## School attack killed 150
US air strikes on Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School killed more than 150 people, including at least 123 children.
## Flawed intelligence caused attack
Pentagon investigators discovered flawed intelligence, outdated imagery and over-reliance on AI contributed to the attack.
## Congress demands transparency
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called delays in the report on Minab 'disgraceful' and demanded full transparency.

> We have waited months, release the report
## House bill requires report
House Armed Services Committee bill requires Pentagon to submit final report on Minab attack within 30 days.
## Senate draft bill seeks report
Senate draft bill contains language to compel release of Minab report and other civilian-harm investigations.
## Centcom hosts symposium
US Central Command hosts symposium to discuss civilian-harm mitigation strategies.
## Key takeaway

Pentagon officials delay releasing the Minab school strike report until after US midterms, citing ongoing investigation and no updates.