An independent investigation - announced in March - was separately launched, and interviews were conducted with service members involved with the strike. Sources said that the information gained from interviews, material that could be useful to commanders still launching strikes against Iran to avoid mistakes, has been "locked down" by US Central Command with only a handful of officers permitted access to the details.

Thieving, covering-up, and interior decorating are the hallmarks of this maladministration. The fact that both Hegseth and Trump have form as war criminal leg-h#mpers dooms any prospect for decency and reason to enter into the picture.