The U.S. Built a Blueprint to Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It.

Reporting Highlights - Civilian Harm: In the opening days of the war with Iran, missile strikes have already killed civilians, including scores of schoolchildren. - Blueprint Stalled: The Pentagon had been working on a plan to avoid civilian deaths. It was heading toward implementation until Trump officials waylaid it last year. - Scant Accountability: With the plan to reduce civilian deaths sidelined, experts say the U.S. military plans face limited scrutiny before attacks are launched. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Images from the missil

Reporting Highlights - Civilian Harm: In the opening days of the war with Iran, missile strikes have already killed civilians, including scores of schoolchildren. - Blueprint Stalled: The Pentagon had been working on a plan to avoid civilian deaths. It was heading toward implementation until Trump officials waylaid it last year. - Scant Accountability: With the plan to reduce civilian deaths sidelined, experts say the U.S. military plans face limited scrutiny before attacks are launched. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story. Images from the missil