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Pentagon IG: Hegseth Dismantled Civilian Harm Safeguards During Active War (May 2026)
The Pentagon's own Inspector General found that the Department had not fully implemented any of its civilian harm mitigation objectives, with 133 actions incomplete and civilian harm staff cut by about 90%, during an active war. Released the same day CENTCOM's commander said there was no way to corroborate reports of strikes on Iranian hospitals and schools.