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Hegseth ignored Centcom, cut program ahead of Iran school strike: Report

Pete Hegseth eliminated a civilian protection program in 2025 despite warnings from top commanders. Reports indicate Hegseth ignored advice from Centcom and top military leadership who cautioned against cutting the initiative. The program was designed to prevent troops from killing civilians. This decision occurred before a strike on a school in Iran. The program in question is identified as the CHMR program.

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  • ✓ Pete Hegseth cut a civilian protection program in 2025.
  • ✓ Top commanders advised Hegseth against cutting the civilian protection program.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 4 independent reporting domains (70% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Reports now link the removal of the CHMR program to ignored warnings from Centcom and top commanders.

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  1. Hegseth Cut Civilian Protection Program Despite Warnings, Reports Say

    Pete Hegseth eliminated a civilian protection program in 2025 despite warnings from top commanders. Reports indicate Hegseth ignored advice from Centcom and top military leadership who cautioned against cutting the initiative. The program was designed to prevent troops from killing civilians. This decision occurred before a strike on a school in Iran. The program in question is identified as the CHMR program.

    Why it matters

    The CHMR program served as a safeguard to reduce civilian casualties during military operations. Its removal suggests a shift in how the military manages collateral damage risks. The timing relative to the Iran school strike raises questions about operational oversight.

    What is confirmed

    • Pete Hegseth cut a civilian protection program in 2025.
    • Top commanders advised Hegseth against cutting the civilian protection program.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Hegseth used the phrase Bombs away when axing the program.

    What to watch next

    • Official government confirmation of the CHMR program's status
    • Congressional testimony regarding the Iran school strike
    • Department of Defense response to the ProPublica report
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. The Hill — Hegseth ignored Centcom, cut program ahead of Iran school strike: Report
    2. ProPublica — Top Commanders Told Hegseth Not to Cut Civilian Protection Program, Poll Showed. He Did It Anyway.
    3. rawstory.com — ‘Bombs away!’ Hegseth axed program that kept troops from killing civilians
    4. Attack of the Fanboy — Why Did Pete Hegseth Cut the CHMR Program in 2025?
    confidence 70%
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