UN mission says it found 'reasonable grounds' US committed war crimes in Iran
A UN fact-finding mission alleged indiscriminate attacks during February airstrikes caused civilian casualties or damage.
A United Nations fact-finding mission reported findings that the United States launched "indiscriminate attacks resulting in loss of life or injury to civilians or damage to civilian objects" during February airstrikes in Iran, according to Anadolu Agency.
The allegations have not been independently verified and the US has not yet responded to the specific claims in this report.
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- UN mission finds 'reasonable grounds to believe US committed war crimes' in Iran — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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