US Congress Hearing: Uproar in America over attack on Iranian school, sharp questions asked on death of 120 children

There has been a very heated debate in the US Congress. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was cornered over the attack on a school in the Iranian city of Minab. About 120 to 155 children and teachers lost their lives in this attack. Now the American government is being asked how much taxpayers’ money was spent in this attack.

👉: US President Trump: Preparations for a major attack on Iran, Trump will take a new decision, will tension increase again?

How much money did American taxpayers spend on the Iran war?

Pentagon’s Chief Financial Officer Jules Hurst III made a big revelation during the hearing. He told that so far 25 billion dollars have been spent in this ongoing war with Iran and this expenditure is continuously increasing. Members of Congress, especially Democrats, raised questions about this huge expenditure and the reason for the attack on the school.

What is the US government’s stand on Minab school attack?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Minab School incident is still under investigation. He described the MPs’ criticism as political and said the army had the right to use maximum violence. On the other hand, more than 40 American senators wrote a letter expressing deep concern over this attack. He demanded that this entire incident be investigated and the report be made public.

Reality of the attack and official statement

According to Iranian media, on February 28, 2026, “Shajareh Tayyebeh” school was attacked in which 155 people died. President Donald Trump had earlier denied America’s involvement in this attack and held Iran responsible for it. A report by Al Jazeera English said that the attack was deliberate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many people died in Minab school attack?

According to Iranian state media, a total of 155 people were killed in the attack, including a large number of children and teachers.

How much has America spent so far on the Iran war?

According to Pentagon financial officer Jules Hurst III, so far $ 25 billion of American taxpayers has been spent in this war.