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Peter Thiel's fellow Palantir co-founder has sparked criticism after arguing people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. Comments attributed to the tech billionaire drew backlash, with critics saying the remark downplays civilian deaths in the conflict. The story is circulating widely across US political and tech media.

Peter Thiel-backed data firm Palantir's co-founder has sparked controversy by saying people should be less judgmental about a deadly strike on a school in Iran. The comment drew immediate criticism online, with many accusing him of dismissing civilian casualties in the conflict and defending military actions that kill children.